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

Tone 2

jué | 9 strokes | radical: 王

· jué

Two pieces of jade joined together;

a pair of jades.

Two pieces of jade joined togethera pair of jades.

Usage highlights

Jade pairJue jadeDouble jadeJade artifactAncient jue

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 珏 depicts two jades (珏) connected.
  • In ancient texts, 珏 refers to a pair of jades (玉珏).
  • The term 玉珏 (yù jué) signifies joined jade pieces.

Collocations

  • Jade pair(玉珏)
  • Jue jade(珏玉)
  • Double jade(双珏)
  • Jade artifact(珏器)
  • Ancient jue(古珏)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珏 represents two jades joined, symbolizing union, partnership, or duality in Chinese culture.
  • It is a rare character, often found in classical texts or names, conveying elegance and rarity.

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