槃
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Meaning: wooden tray
💡 Picture a 'wooden PAN' (pán) used as a tray in ancient rituals.
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Character Story & Explanation
Excavations of ancient Chinese sites reveal that 槃 (pán) originally referred to a wooden tray used for ceremonial offerings. Composed of 木 (wood) and 般 (meaning 'carry'), it evokes the image of a flat vessel for transporting sacred items. Over time, it also denoted broad, flat surfaces like platters or even meditation seats in Buddhism.
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