(jué) - Two pieces of jade joined together & a pair of jades

Tone 2

jué | 8 strokes | radical: 玉

· jué

Two pieces of jade joined together;

a pair of jades;

used in ancient texts to signify excellence or a pair of precious objects.

Two pieces of jade joined togethera pair of jadesused in ancient texts to signify excellence or

Usage highlights

Jade pairDouble jadeJade artifactAncient jadeCeremonial jade

Synonyms

  • jade (general term)
  • 双玉double jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient artifact consisted of a pair of jades (玉玨).
  • Inscriptions mention a jade pair (玨玉) as a ceremonial object.
  • The character 玨 appears in classical texts about jade (古文中关于玉的记载).

Collocations

  • Jade pair(玉玨)
  • Double jade(双玨)
  • Jade artifact(玨器)
  • Ancient jade(古玨)
  • Ceremonial jade(礼玨)

Idioms

  • Like a pair of jades(如玨之合)
  • Jade and pearl(珠玨联辉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade was highly valued for its beauty and symbolic meaning, representing virtue and purity.
  • The character 玨, depicting two jades, often symbolized harmony, partnership, or excellence in pairs.

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