琠 (tiǎn) - Jade ornament placed on the handle of a & also refers to a type of jade.

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tiǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

琠 · tiǎn

Jade ornament placed on the handle of a sword;

also refers to a type of jade.

Jade ornament placed on the handle of aalso refers to a type of jade.

Usage highlights

Jade sword ornamentSword hilt jadeAncient jade decorationCeremonial jade piece

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璏— sword slide ornament (different type of sword jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient sword had a beautiful jade hilt ornament (琠).
  • He collected various jade artifacts including 琠 pieces.
  • The museum displayed a ceremonial dagger with a 琠.

Collocations

  • Jade sword ornament(玉琠)
  • Sword hilt jade(剑琠)
  • Ancient jade decoration(古琠)
  • Ceremonial jade piece(礼琠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琠 was used as decorative jade pieces on sword hilts in ancient China.
  • Represents the high craftsmanship of jade working in Chinese antiquity.
  • Associated with nobility and ceremonial weapons rather than practical combat.

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