珼 (bèi) - A type of shell ornament or decorative shell

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bèi ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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珼 · bèi

A type of shell ornament or decorative shell used in ancient times, often as adornment.

A type of shell ornament or decorative shell

Usage highlights

Shell ornamentAncient shellJade and shellShell decorationShell treasure

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient shell ornament(珼)
  • Decorative shell artifact(珼饰)
  • Shell jewelry from antiquity(古代珼饰)

Collocations

  • Shell ornament(珼饰)
  • Ancient shell(古珼)
  • Jade and shell(玉珼)
  • Shell decoration(珼装)
  • Shell treasure(珼宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珼 refers to shell ornaments used in ancient China, similar to jade ornaments but made from shells
  • Shell ornaments were among the earliest forms of personal adornment in Chinese civilization
  • Such ornaments reflect the importance of natural materials in early Chinese decorative arts

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