琀 (hán) - Han — a piece of jade or pearl

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hán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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琀 · hán

Han — a piece of jade or pearl placed in the mouth of the deceased in ancient Chinese burial customs.

Han — a piece of jade or pearl

Usage highlights

Jade hanPearl hanHan burial objectHan jadeMouth jade

Synonyms

  • 玉含— jade placed in mouth (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The burial jade (琀玉) was placed in the mouth.
  • Archaeologists found a jade han (玉琀) in the tomb.
  • Ancient nobles used pearls as han (珠琀).

Collocations

  • Jade han(玉琀)
  • Pearl han(珠琀)
  • Han burial object(琀葬品)
  • Han jade(琀玉)
  • Mouth jade(口琀)

Idioms

  • Jade in mouth as burial rite(含玉为琀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Part of ancient Chinese burial customs where jade or pearls were placed in the deceased's mouth.
  • Believed to protect the body from decay and ensure safe passage to the afterlife.
  • Reflects the high cultural value placed on jade in Chinese tradition.

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