Definition
爵 is a bound form (不成词语素) — it cannot stand alone as an independent word in modern Chinese. It appears within compound words referring either to an ancient three-legged bronze wine vessel used in rituals (酒爵) or to titles of nobility in the peerage system (爵位, 公爵, 侯爵, etc.). Understanding this root helps you recognise rank names and historical artefacts.
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(bound form) ancient bronze wine vessel with three legs and a loop handleused in rituals(bound form) rank of nobilitypeerage
Examples
- 。Tā bèi huángdì fēng wéi gōng jué.He was granted the title of duke by the emperor.
- 爵。Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū le yí jiàn Shāngdài de qīngtóng jué.The museum displayed a Shang-dynasty bronze jue wine vessel.
- ，。Zài fēngjiàn shídài, jué wèi shì kěyǐ shìxí de.In feudal times, noble ranks could be inherited.
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