(pín) - A type of ancient jade ornament & also used as a variant form of 鞞

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A type of ancient jade ornament;

also used as a variant form of 鞞 (scabbard, sheath).

A type of ancient jade ornamentalso used as a variant form of 鞞

Usage highlights

Jade 琕Ancient 琕Ceremonial 琕琕 ornament

Synonyms

  • jade (broader category)
  • scabbard, sheath (when used as variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tomb contained a jade 琕 (琕玉).
  • This character appears as a variant in ancient texts (琕 as variant of 鞞).
  • Archaeologists found a ceremonial 琕 (ceremonial jade 琕).

Collocations

  • Jade 琕(琕玉)
  • Ancient 琕(古琕)
  • Ceremonial 琕(礼琕)
  • 琕 ornament(琕饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琕 appears in ancient texts primarily as a type of jade ornament used in ceremonial contexts.
  • It also functions as a variant character for 鞞, which refers to a scabbard or sheath for weapons.

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