匾 biǎn noun ① (木制横牌) horizontal inscribed board ▸ 门上挂着一块匾。 There is a board with writing on it hanging over the door. ② (丝制横牌) silk banner embroidered with words of praise ▸ 绣金匾 embroidered silk banner with words in gold ③ (竹制器皿) big, round shallow basket made from bamboo strips |