玦 (jué) - A penannular jade ring with a gap, used
玦 · jué
A penannular jade ring with a gap, used as an ornament and token in ancient China, often symbolizing determination or separation.
A penannular jade ring with a gap, used
Usage highlights
Jade ringBroken jade ringJade ring pendantRing with a gapAncient jade artifact
Synonyms
- 玉环— Jade ring (general term, without gap)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He wore a jade ring (玉玦) as a pendant.
- The archaeologist found a broken jade ring (残玦).
- In ancient times, a jade ring (玦) could signify a farewell or a decision.
Collocations
- Jade ring(玉玦)
- Broken jade ring(残玦)
- Jade ring pendant(玦佩)
- Ring with a gap(缺口玉玦)
- Ancient jade artifact(古玉玦)
Idioms
- To give a jade ring as a farewell token(赠玦决别)
- To break a jade ring to show determination(破玦明志)
- Jade ring and pendant(玦佩)
Cultural background
FAQ- In ancient China, a jade ring with a gap was used as a token, often given when parting or to show determination, as the gap symbolized a break or decision.
- It was a common ornament in the Zhou and Han dynasties, representing nobility and ritual significance.
- The jade ring is distinct from the bi (a disc with a hole) and the cong (a tube), each with different symbolic meanings.