(biàn) - A type of jade & a jade ornament.

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biàn | 8 strokes | radical: 王

· biàn

A type of jade;

a jade ornament.

A type of jadea jade ornament.

Usage highlights

jade ornamentjade pieceancient jadejade artifactjade carving

Synonyms

  • jade (general term)
  • disc-shaped jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He owned a piece of ancient jade (玣).
  • The artifact was decorated with jade ornaments (玣饰).
  • This is a rare type of jade (玣玉).

Collocations

  • jade ornament(玣饰)
  • jade piece(玣玉)
  • ancient jade(古玣)
  • jade artifact(玣器)
  • jade carving(玣雕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 玣 is a specific term for a type of jade or jade ornament in classical Chinese texts.
  • Jade holds significant cultural value in Chinese history, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and status.

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