Common Meanings
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dǐng鼎
An ancient cooking vessel or ritual implement, typically made of bronze, with three legs and two handles.
博物馆里陈列着一件精美的青铜鼎。
An exquisite bronze ding (tripod) is displayed in the museum.
A type of ancient pot or cauldron, specifically a large cooking vessel, as in '鼎罐' (dǐngguàn) or '鼎锅' (dǐngguō).
他用一口大鼎煮汤，香味扑鼻
He used a large cauldron to cook soup, and the aroma filled the air.
In ancient China, 'ding' refers to a tripod cauldron, which was considered a ritual vessel and a symbol of state power and authority.
这支队伍今年的目标是问鼎联赛冠军。
This team's goal this year is to contend for the league championship.
Symbolizing a situation where three parties stand in a standoff, confronting each other, like a tripod.
在电影行业中，三家主要制作公司形成了鼎足之势，共同瓜分市场份额。
In the film industry, three major production companies have formed a tripod-like standoff, jointly carving up market share.
Great; important; powerful. Often used to describe significant influence or strong support.
我们感谢社会各界对这项公益事业的鼎力支持
We are grateful for the strong support from all sectors of society for this public welfare initiative.
At its peak; in full flourishing, as in 鼎盛 (dǐngshèng).
这家公司正值业务发展的鼎盛时期。
This company is currently in the heyday of its business development.