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Definition
Bronze inscriptions; ancient Chinese characters carved or cast on bronze vessels during the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the script found on ritual bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. It is a technical term used primarily in historical or archaeological contexts rather than everyday speech. Because these inscriptions were cast into metal rather than scratched onto bone, the strokes often appear thicker and more rounded than those of 甲骨文.
Examples
There are many bronze inscriptions carved on this bronze vessel.
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