naai5鼐

Jyutpingnaai5

Yalenáaih

Definition

An incense tripod; a large tripod cauldron.

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How it's used

This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively encountered in historical, archaeological, or formal literary contexts. It refers specifically to a heavy, three legged vessel used for burning incense or ritual offerings in ancient times. You will rarely hear it in daily conversation unless discussing museum exhibits or classical Chinese history.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個gu2古dung2董naai5鼐hou2好zan1珍gwai3貴aa4呀。

This antique incense tripod is very precious.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過bok3博mat6物gun2館go2嗰go3個naai5鼐mei6未aa4呀？

Have you seen that incense tripod in the museum yet?

Common phrases

gu2古dung2董naai5鼐

antique incense tripod

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with other vessel names like 鼎, which is a more general term for ancient bronze vessels. While 鼎 can also be used for incense, 鼐 specifically emphasizes the function of holding incense.