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The character 钵, traditionally written as 鉢, originates from the Sanskrit word for a monk's alms bowl, with its traditional form structurally combining the metal radical 金 with the component 本 to denote a metal vessel, while the simplified version uses the abbreviated metal radical 钅 alongside 本. Initially designating specifically the Buddhist monastic bowl, its meaning expanded over time to refer to bowls or basins in general use, though it continues to carry its original religious connotation.
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这个饭钵很干净。
妈妈用这个陶钵盛汤。
化缘的僧人托着一个钵。
考古学家发现了一个古代的石钵。
他把种子放在了小瓦钵里。
这种植物的根系需要深钵栽培。
云游僧的钵盂是他仅有的财产。
研究员将样本放入研钵中研磨。