Definitions
goblet
old variant of 卮[zhī]
Etymology
About
The character "卮" derives from an early pictographic depiction of a wine vessel, and its traditional structure incorporates the components "厂" and "㔾" to form the character. Etymologically, it designated a specific type of ancient cup used for drinking, often with a handle. Over time, the meaning broadened from a ritual vessel to a general term for cups in classical Chinese, and it subsequently acquired metaphorical uses in compounds, though its primary denotation remained tied to the concept of a container for liquids.