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    Referring to a utensil or container with 器皿 (qìmǐn)

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    Existence & Possession

    Explanation

    器皿 (qìmǐn) is a noun meaning "utensil," "vessel," or "container." It is a general term for household or ceremonial objects used for holding, storing, or serving things. In archaeological contexts, it often refers to ancient artifacts such as pottery or bronze vessels.

    Examples

    • 博物馆展出了许多古代的陶瓷器皿。

      bówùguǎn zhǎnchū le xǔduō gǔdài de táocí qìmǐn.

      The museum exhibited many ancient ceramic vessels.

    • 请把实验器皿清洗干净后放回原处。

      qǐng bǎ shíyàn qìmǐn qīngxǐ gānjìng hòu fàng huí yuánchù.

      Please wash the laboratory vessels clean and put them back in their original place.

    • 这些青铜器皿是从商代遗址出土的。

      zhèxiē qīngtóng qìmǐn shì cóng shāng dài yízhǐ chūtǔ de.

      These bronze vessels were unearthed from a Shang Dynasty site.

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