zūn
noun #22,731

Measure Word

zhī

Meanings

  1. 1 goblet
  2. 2 wine vessel
  3. 3 wine jar (classical)

Examples

Jǔ zūn tòng yǐn, bù zuì bù guī.
Raise the goblet and drink heartily — we won't leave until we're drunk.
Àn shàng bǎi zhe yī zhī gǔpǔ de qīngtóng zūn.
An ancient bronze wine vessel stood on the table.

Tips

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is a classical/literary word for a wine container. In modern usage it appears mainly in poetry, historical writing, and restaurant names. The more common modern word for a bottle or jar is (píng).

Stroke Order

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