Definition
盂 is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'basin' or 'wide-mouthed jar/pot'. It cannot stand alone in modern Chinese; it only appears as part of compound words, often with a classical or literary flavor. Common compounds include 痰盂 (spittoon), 水盂 (water basin for calligraphy), and 盂兰盆 (Ullambana festival).
b.f.
(bound form) basinwide-mouthed jar or pot
Examples
- 。Tā bǎ tányú ná zǒu le.He took the spittoon away.
- 盂。Shūzhuō shàng fàng zhe yí gè shuǐyú.There is a water basin on the desk.
- 盂。Zhège gǔdài qīngtóngyú fēicháng zhēnguì.This ancient bronze basin is very precious.
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