琔 (diàn) - A type of jade & a precious stone used in ancient times for

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diàn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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琔 · diàn

A type of jade;

a precious stone used in ancient times for ornaments and ceremonial objects.

A type of jadea precious stone used in ancient times for

Usage highlights

precious jadejade ornamentcarved jadejade artifactancient jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was carved from fine jade (琔).
  • He wore a pendant made of this precious stone (琔).
  • Ancient ceremonial objects often used specific jades like this (琔).

Collocations

  • precious jade(琔玉)
  • jade ornament(琔饰)
  • carved jade(雕琔)
  • jade artifact(琔器)
  • ancient jade(古琔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has deep cultural significance in Chinese history, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and purity.
  • Specific jade types like 琔 were used in rituals and as status symbols among nobility.

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