匾biǎn 1.上面题着作为标记或表示赞扬文字的长方形木牌(也有用绸布做成的){horizontal inscribed board or a silk banner embroidered with words of praise}: 横～{horizontal inscribed board}|绣金～{embroidered silk banner with words in gold}|门上挂着一块～。{There is a horizontal inscribed board hanging over the door.} 2.用竹篾编成的器具,圆形平底,边框很浅,用来养蚕或盛粮食。{big round shallow basket made from bamboo strips for raising silkworms or holding grain}