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巹
jǐn

nuptial wine cup

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卺 jǐn variants: 巹 nuptial winecup

(bound form) an ancient wine vessel used in wedding ceremonies; made from a single gourd split into two halves, with the bride and groom each drinking from one half to symbolize their union.

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variant 卺/卺 → 卺/巹
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