珙 (gǒng) - A type of large jade or jade disc & historically refers to a large jade tablet used

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gǒng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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珙 · gǒng

A type of large jade or jade disc;

historically refers to a large jade tablet used in ceremonial contexts.

A type of large jade or jade dischistorically refers to a large jade tablet used

Usage highlights

Large jade discJade gongGong biCeremonial jade gongAncient jade gongJade artifact gong

Synonyms

  • 璧— Flat jade disc with central hole
  • 玉— Jade (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade disc was unearthed (出土的珙璧).
  • He presented a ceremonial jade tablet (献上珙玉).
  • The museum displays a large jade artifact (展示大珙).
  • Ritual jades included bi and gong types (礼玉包括璧和珙).

Collocations

  • Large jade disc(大珙)
  • Jade gong(珙玉)
  • Gong bi(珙璧)
  • Ceremonial jade gong(礼珙)
  • Ancient jade gong(古珙)
  • Jade artifact gong(玉珙)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring 珙 as a standalone character in common idioms

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, gong referred to a type of large jade tablet used in ceremonial and ritual contexts.
  • Jade held significant cultural importance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing virtue, purity, and nobility.
  • Gong jades were part of the ritual jade system along with bi, cong, and other forms.

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