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青铜器

qīng tóng qì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • bronze implement
  • refers to ancient bronze artifacts, from c. 2,000 BC

Definition

青铜器是指用青铜（铜与锡的合金）制成的器物，主要流行于中国的夏、商、周时期，包括礼器、兵器、工具、乐器等。

Bronzeware refers to artifacts made of bronze (an alloy of copper and tin), primarily prevalent during the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties in China, including ritual vessels, weapons, tools, musical instruments, etc.

Usage

青铜器常用于考古学、历史学和文化研究中，用来描述古代文明中青铜铸造的文物。

Bronzeware is commonly used in archaeology, history, and cultural studies to describe ancient artifacts cast in bronze.

Examples

  • 1 博物馆里陈列着许多精美的青铜器，如鼎、尊和爵。（The museum displays many exquisite bronzewares, such as ding, zun, and jue.）
  • 2 商代晚期的青铜器展现了高超的铸造工艺和丰富的纹饰。（Late Shang bronzeware demonstrates advanced casting techniques and rich ornamentation.）
  • 3 考古学家在遗址中发现了大量青铜器，包括兵器、工具和礼器。（Archaeologists discovered a large number of bronzewares at the site, including weapons, tools, and ritual vessels.）
  • 4 这本书详细介绍了青铜器的制作方法和历史演变。（This book details the manufacturing methods and historical evolution of bronzeware.）
  • 5 青铜器上的铭文对于研究古代文字和历史具有重要意义。（The inscriptions on bronzeware are of great significance for studying ancient scripts and history.）
  • 6 周代的青铜器风格与商代有所不同，更加注重实用性和简约性。（Zhou dynasty bronzeware differs in style from the Shang dynasty, focusing more on practicality and simplicity.）

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