珩 (háng) - Heng — a type of ornamental jade pendant

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háng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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珩 · háng

Heng — a type of ornamental jade pendant worn by ancient Chinese nobles, typically the top piece in a set of jade pendants.

Heng — a type of ornamental jade pendant

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (broader category)
  • 佩玉— jade pendant (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The noble wore a jade pendant (珩) as part of his ceremonial attire.
  • This artifact is an ancient jade heng (玉珩).
  • The heng was the top piece in the pendant set (组玉佩).

Collocations

  • jade heng(玉珩)
  • pendant heng(佩珩)
  • ceremonial heng(礼珩)
  • ancient heng(古珩)
  • heng ornament(珩饰)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring 珩 as a standalone idiom

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Heng was an important ceremonial jade ornament in ancient Chinese aristocracy.
  • It typically formed the top piece in sets of jade pendants worn during rituals.
  • Symbolizes nobility, refinement, and connection to traditional Chinese culture.

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