鼎 · dǐng

Indice visuel

A bronze cauldron or tripod: wide square body, two handles, three legs — symbol of power.

Usage

Suggests a bronze cauldron, state power, a flourishing era, or the most important thing.

Notes d'apprentissage

Cauldron radical. Found in 鼎 (cauldron), 鼐 (large cauldron), 鼏 (cauldron lid).

• 鬲: 鼎 is a precious bronze cauldron; 鬲 is a more common ceramic cooking pot.