玚 (chàng) - A type of ancient ritual jade used in & also pronounced yáng as a surname.

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chàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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玚 · chàng

A type of ancient ritual jade used in ceremonies;

also pronounced yáng as a surname.

A type of ancient ritual jade used inalso pronounced yáng as a surname.

Usage highlights

Ritual jadeJade ornamentSurname YangAncient ceremonial object

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璋— ceremonial jade tablet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ritual jade (玚) was used in ceremonies.
  • This is a rare surname (玚) in China.
  • Archaeologists found a jade artifact (玚) from the Zhou dynasty.

Collocations

  • Ritual jade(礼玚)
  • Jade ornament(玉玚)
  • Surname Yang(玚姓)
  • Ancient ceremonial object(古玚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 玚 refers to a specific type of jade used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • The character is also used as a rare surname in China, pronounced yáng.

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