琄 (xuàn) - Jade pendant & a type of ancient jade ornament worn as

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xuàn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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琄 · xuàn

Jade pendant;

a type of ancient jade ornament worn as decoration.

Jade pendanta type of ancient jade ornament worn as

Usage highlights

Jade pendantJade ornamentJade pendant wearingJade artifactJade carvingAncient jade

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade pendant (玉琄) was beautifully carved.
  • He wore a jade ornament (琄饰) on his belt.
  • Ancient nobles often wore jade pendants (琄佩).
  • The museum displayed a collection of jade artifacts (琄器).

Collocations

  • Jade pendant(玉琄)
  • Jade ornament(琄饰)
  • Jade pendant wearing(琄佩)
  • Jade artifact(琄器)
  • Jade carving(琄雕)
  • Ancient jade(古琄)

Idioms

  • Jade pendants tinkling(琄琄玉佩)
  • Jade ornaments shining(琄琄生辉)
  • Jade pendants arranged in order(琄琄有叙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琄 was an important jade ornament in ancient Chinese ritual culture, often worn by nobles.
  • In ancient times, jade pendants symbolized status and virtue, representing moral character.
  • Jade ornaments were believed to have protective and auspicious properties in traditional Chinese culture.

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