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巹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
巹jǐnnuptial wine cupzg, 9 strokes, radical 己
jǐn(jin3) T3
  1. 1nuptial wine cup
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March 24, 2026

巹jǐn(jin3)

The character 巹 (jǐn) refers to a nuptial wine cup used in traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies. It symbolizes the union of two individuals and is often involved in rituals that celebrate love and commitment. Its use is primarily found in the context of weddings and cultural discussions surrounding marriage.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese weddings, the use of the nuptial wine cup is crucial, as it represents the merging of two families and the couple's commitment to one another. This practice highlights the importance of family and societal values in marriage.

Memory Tip

Imagine a couple toasting with a delicate wine cup during their wedding. The character 巹 looks like two people coming together, with the top part resembling a cup held high, symbolizing happiness and union. Remember 'jǐn' as 'join' for both the sound and meaning.

Meanings of 巹

jǐn(jin3)
1nuptial wine cup
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About 巹

巹Simplified
9Strokes
己Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and specific to wedding contexts, so it’s not used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of cups or vessels; make sure to use it exclusively in nuptial contexts. Remember its tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding 巹 can enhance your comprehension of cultural nuances in Chinese weddings. Focus on related words like 婚礼 (wedding) and 酒 (wine) to build a broader context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 巹 with 酒杯 (jiǔbēi), which means 'wine glass' used for general drinking. Remember that 巹 specifically refers to the wedding cup, emphasizing its ceremonial importance.

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Etymology of 巹

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

water

Semantic (meaning)丞
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Phonetic (sound)己
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Case file: 巹

  1. 1The meaning half丞 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half己 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywater
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 巹

IDS Structure⿱丞己
巹Full Character
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丞cheng2
top
己ji3
bottom
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How to say nuptial wine cup in Chinese

“nuptial wine cup” in Chinese is巹jǐn

The character 巹 (jǐn) refers to a nuptial wine cup used in traditional Chinese wedding ceremonies. It symbolizes the union of two individuals and is often involved in rituals that celebrate love and commitment. Its use is primarily found in the context of weddings and cultural discussions surrounding marriage.

When to use 巹

This term is quite formal and specific to wedding contexts, so it’s not used in everyday conversation. A common mistake is confusing it with other types of cups or vessels; make sure to use it exclusively in nuptial contexts. Remember its tone, as mispronouncing it could change its meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 巹 with 酒杯 (jiǔbēi), which means 'wine glass' used for general drinking. Remember that 巹 specifically refers to the wedding cup, emphasizing its ceremonial importance.

Write 巹

巹

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Word Family of 巹

Words Containing This Character1
卺jǐnnuptial wine cup巹
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巹

You might say, 在婚礼上，新人共同举起巹 (At the wedding, the couple raised the nuptial wine cup together).

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