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鼎
dǐng
Description
鼎是古代用来煮东西的三脚锅，有的还用来盛食物。现在人们也常用它来说三个力量平等的情况。
A 鼎 is an ancient three-legged pot used for cooking, and sometimes for holding food. Nowadays, people also use it to describe a situation where three powers are equal.
Meanings
鼎dǐng
An ancient three-legged vessel for cooking or holding food.
古人常用鼎煮肉。
Ancient people often used a tripod cauldron to cook meat.
鼎dǐng
A three-way balance of power or influence.
三个国家形成鼎立。
Three countries formed a tripartite balance of power.
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Notes
- Etymology
鼎 originally referred to a ritual bronze vessel with three legs.
- Nuance
Modern Chinese mainly uses 鼎 in fixed expressions, especially 鼎立 and 鼎盛.
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