玳 (dài) - Tortoiseshell — refers to the shell of hawksbill
玳 · dài
Tortoiseshell — refers to the shell of hawksbill turtles used in decorative items and ornaments.
Tortoiseshell — refers to the shell of hawksbill
Usage highlights
TortoiseshellTortoiseshell hairpinTortoiseshell ornamentTortoiseshell craftTortoiseshell boxTortoiseshell glasses
Synonyms
- 玳瑁— tortoiseshell (the material)
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The antique box was made of tortoiseshell (玳瑁盒).
- She wore tortoiseshell hair accessories (玳瑁发饰).
- Tortoiseshell is used for traditional crafts (玳瑁工艺品).
- The museum displayed tortoiseshell artifacts (玳瑁文物).
Collocations
- Tortoiseshell(玳瑁)
- Tortoiseshell hairpin(玳瑁簪)
- Tortoiseshell ornament(玳瑁饰品)
- Tortoiseshell craft(玳瑁工艺)
- Tortoiseshell box(玳瑁盒)
- Tortoiseshell glasses(玳瑁眼镜)
Idioms
- Tortoiseshell hairpin and jade skirt(玳簪玉裙)
- Tortoiseshell feast(玳瑁筵)
- Tortoiseshell mat and ivory bed(玳瑁席象牙床)
Cultural background
FAQ- Tortoiseshell (玳瑁) has been valued in Chinese culture for centuries as a luxury material for decorative arts and jewelry.
- In ancient times, tortoiseshell items were associated with wealth and status, often mentioned in classical literature.
- The character 玳 is primarily used in compound words, rarely appearing alone in modern usage.