琗 (sè) - Cui — a rare character referring to a & also appears in historical texts describing the sound

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sè ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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琗 · sè

Cui — a rare character referring to a type of jade;

also appears in historical texts describing the sound of jade pendants or ornaments.

Cui — a rare character referring to aalso appears in historical texts describing the sound

Usage highlights

Jade typeJade soundAncient jadePrecious stone

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned a type of jade called 琗 (琗玉).
  • The sound of jade pendants was described as 琗琮 (琗琮).
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature (古典文献).

Collocations

  • Jade type(琗玉)
  • Jade sound(琗琮)
  • Ancient jade(古琗)
  • Precious stone(宝玉琗)

Idioms

  • The sound of jade pendants(琗琮之声)
  • Pure as jade(琗玉无瑕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts describing jade artifacts and their sounds.
  • Represents the cultural significance of jade in Chinese tradition as a symbol of purity and virtue.
  • Used in classical literature to describe the aesthetic qualities of jade ornaments.

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