珕 (lì) - A type of ancient shell ornament or decoration & also used in names.

珕Tone 4

lì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

珕 · lì

A type of ancient shell ornament or decoration;

also used in names.

A type of ancient shell ornament or decorationalso used in names.

Usage highlights

Shell ornamentJade decorationAncient decorationRare ornamentShell artifactDecorative item

Synonyms

  • 贝— shell (the material component)
  • 玉— jade (similar precious material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient shell ornament(珕贝)
  • Used in personal names(珕玉)
  • Rare decorative item(珕饰)
  • Historical artifact(古珕)

Collocations

  • Shell ornament(珕贝)
  • Jade decoration(珕玉)
  • Ancient decoration(古珕)
  • Rare ornament(珍珕)
  • Shell artifact(贝珕)
  • Decorative item(珕饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珕 originally referred to shell ornaments used in ancient times
  • The character contains the jade radical 玉, indicating its association with precious decorations
  • Now primarily used in personal names rather than common vocabulary

FAQ