玡 (yá) - A type of jade & used in place names, notably Langya (琅玡/瑯琊).

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yá ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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玡 · yá

A type of jade;

used in place names, notably Langya (琅玡/瑯琊).

A type of jadeused in place names, notably Langya (琅玡/瑯琊).

Usage highlights

LangyaLangya MountainLangya CommanderyLangya Terraceya jade

Synonyms

  • 琊— alternative form used in place names like Langya

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Langya Mountain (琅玡山) is a famous scenic spot.
  • The ancient Langya Commandery (琅玡郡) was located in present-day Shandong.
  • This artifact is made of ya jade (玡玉).

Collocations

  • Langya(琅玡)
  • Langya Mountain(琅玡山)
  • Langya Commandery(琅玡郡)
  • Langya Terrace(琅玡台)
  • ya jade(玡玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in historical and geographical contexts, especially in the compound 'Langya' (琅玡/瑯琊).
  • Langya was an important administrative region and cultural site in ancient China, associated with the Qin and Han dynasties.

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