珪 (guī) - A type of jade tablet used in ancient & a ceremonial jade object symbolizing authority and nobility.

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guī ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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珪 · guī

A type of jade tablet used in ancient Chinese rituals;

a ceremonial jade object symbolizing authority and nobility.

A type of jade tablet used in ancienta ceremonial jade object symbolizing authority and nobility.

Usage highlights

Jade tabletCeremonial jadeJade tablet ritualNoble jadeRitual jade tabletJade symbol

Synonyms

  • 圭— Jade tablet (alternative form)
  • 玉— Jade (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ritual required a jade tablet (珪).
  • He held the ceremonial jade (珪) during the ceremony.
  • The nobleman's jade tablet (珪) symbolized his authority.
  • Archaeologists discovered ancient jade tablets (珪) in the tomb.

Collocations

  • Jade tablet(玉珪)
  • Ceremonial jade(礼珪)
  • Jade tablet ritual(珪礼)
  • Noble jade(贵珪)
  • Ritual jade tablet(祭珪)
  • Jade symbol(珪符)

Idioms

  • Jade tablet and silk(珪帛)
  • Jade tablet and jade bi(珪璧)
  • Jade tablet ritual(珪礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese rituals as ceremonial objects symbolizing authority and nobility.
  • Often associated with aristocratic and royal ceremonies in historical contexts.
  • Represents traditional Chinese jade culture and ritual practices.

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