琡 (chù) - A type of jade or precious stone & a jade tablet used in ancient rituals.

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chù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

琡 · chù

A type of jade or precious stone;

a jade tablet used in ancient rituals.

A type of jade or precious stonea jade tablet used in ancient rituals.

Usage highlights

Jade tabletPrecious stoneRitual jadeAncient jadeJade artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璧— round flat jade disk
  • 圭— pointed jade tablet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ritual object was made of jade (琡).
  • He collected various types of precious stones including the rare 琡.
  • The museum displayed a ceremonial jade tablet (琡).

Collocations

  • Jade tablet(玉琡)
  • Precious stone(宝石琡)
  • Ritual jade(礼琡)
  • Ancient jade(古琡)
  • Jade artifact(琡器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琡 refers to a specific type of jade used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • As a rare character, it appears primarily in classical texts and specialized contexts related to jade artifacts.
  • Jade held significant cultural and spiritual importance in ancient China, symbolizing purity, virtue, and nobility.

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