(bàng) - A type of inferior jade or stone & historically, a jade-like stone used for decoration or

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bàng | 8 strokes | radical: 王

· bàng

A type of inferior jade or stone;

historically, a jade-like stone used for decoration or as a tribute.

A type of inferior jade or stonehistorically, a jade-like stone used for decoration or

Usage highlights

bàng stonejade bàngbàng tributebàng jade

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This artifact is made of bàng stone (玤石).
  • In ancient times, bàng was offered as tribute (玤贡).

Collocations

  • bàng stone(玤石)
  • jade bàng(玉玤)
  • bàng tribute(玤贡)
  • bàng jade(玤玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mentioned in classical texts like Erya as a type of stone inferior to jade.
  • Used historically as tribute or decorative material, indicating some value despite being less prized than true jade.

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