Definitions
(noun)
device; tool; utensil
Etymology
Origin unclear.
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The character 器 consists of four 口 elements arranged around a central 犬 "dog". Although 口 typically means "mouth", in this structure they are interpreted as vessels or containers. The origin is unclear, but a traditional analysis sees the dog guarding these receptacles. The primary meaning refers to physical utensils, tools, or implements. This later extended metaphorically to a person's capacity, talent, or tolerance, likening an individual's abilities to the holding capacity of a vessel.
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这台机器很大。
他喜欢玩乐器。
这个容器是塑料的。
我们买了新电器。
医生使用精密仪器。
老板很器重他。
他的器宇很不凡。
这种传感器非常灵敏。
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