琣 (běng) - A type of ancient jade ornament & also used as a variant form of 琫

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běng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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琣 · běng

A type of ancient jade ornament;

also used as a variant form of 琫 (beng3), referring to a decorative jade piece on the hilt of a sword.

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

Usage highlights

Jade ornamentSword hilt decorationAncient jadeJade decorationRitual jade

Synonyms

  • 琫— Jade decoration on sword hilt
  • 玉佩— Jade pendant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade ornament (琣) was unearthed from the tomb.
  • This sword has a jade hilt decoration (琣).
  • The character 琣 appears in classical texts as a variant of 琫.

Collocations

  • Jade ornament(玉琣)
  • Sword hilt decoration(剑琣)
  • Ancient jade(古琣)
  • Jade decoration(琣饰)
  • Ritual jade(礼琣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琣 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts and archaeological contexts.
  • It represents a specific type of jade ornament used in ancient times, often associated with ritual objects or weapon decoration.
  • The character demonstrates the importance of jade in traditional Chinese culture as a symbol of virtue and status.

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