琩 (chāng) - A type of ancient jade ornament worn as

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chāng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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琩 · chāng

A type of ancient jade ornament worn as an earring or pendant.

A type of ancient jade ornament worn as

Usage highlights

Jade changChang ornamentEar changAncient changChang jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (broader category)
  • 珰— jade earring (similar function)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade earring (琩) was found in the tomb.
  • He wore a jade pendant called a chang (琩).
  • Archaeologists discovered a chang ornament (琩饰) from the Zhou dynasty.

Collocations

  • Jade chang(玉琩)
  • Chang ornament(琩饰)
  • Ear chang(耳琩)
  • Ancient chang(古琩)
  • Chang jade(琩玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琩 was a specific type of jade ornament used in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou dynasty.
  • It was typically worn as ear decorations or pendants, indicating status and wealth.
  • As a rare character, it appears mainly in archaeological and historical contexts rather than modern usage.

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