玧 (mén) - A type of jade-like stone & also an archaic term for a decorative jade

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mén ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

伦妙

玧 · mén

A type of jade-like stone;

also an archaic term for a decorative jade piece, possibly used as an ornament.

A type of jade-like stonealso an archaic term for a decorative jade

Usage highlights

Decorative jade pieceJadeAncient jade ornamentPrecious stoneJade carving

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 美石— beautiful stone (archaic term for jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient artifact was made of a rare jade-like stone (玧).
  • He studied the use of decorative jades (玧饰) in early Chinese culture.
  • This type of stone (玧) was prized for its color and texture.

Collocations

  • Decorative jade piece(玧饰)
  • Jade-like stone(玧石)
  • Ancient jade ornament(古玧)
  • Precious stone(宝玧)
  • Jade carving(玧雕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 玧 is a rare character referring to a specific type of jade-like stone used in ancient times.
  • It appears in classical texts and dictionaries as a term for ornamental jade pieces.

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