琚 (jū) - Jade pendant & a type of jade ornament worn in ancient

琚Tone 1

jū ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

琚 · jū

Jade pendant;

a type of jade ornament worn in ancient China;

also used as a surname.

Jade pendanta type of jade ornament worn in ancientalso used as a surname.

Usage highlights

Jade pendantSurname JuJade ornamentCarved jadeAncient jadeJade accessory

Synonyms

  • 琼— fine jade; exquisite jade
  • 玉— jade; precious stone
  • 佩— pendant; to wear (as an ornament)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore an ancient jade pendant (琚) as an ornament.
  • The surname Ju (琚) is relatively rare in China.
  • Archaeologists unearthed a jade pendant (琼琚) from the tomb.
  • The jade pendant (琚) was intricately carved with dragon patterns.

Collocations

  • Jade pendant(琼琚)
  • Surname Ju(琚姓)
  • Jade ornament(佩琚)
  • Carved jade(雕琚)
  • Ancient jade(古琚)
  • Jade accessory(玉琚)

Idioms

  • Jade pendants and jade ornaments(琼琚玉佩)
  • To present jade as a gift(投我以木桃，报之以琼琚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade pendants (琚) were worn as decorative ornaments, often as part of ceremonial dress or aristocratic attire.
  • Jade held significant cultural value in Chinese tradition, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • The character appears in classical texts such as the Book of Songs (诗经), reflecting its historical usage in literary contexts.

FAQ