琯 (guǎn) - A jade tube or pipe used in ancient & also refers to a jade tube used in

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琯 · guǎn

A jade tube or pipe used in ancient China, especially a type of jade flute or wind instrument;

also refers to a jade tube used in astronomical instruments.

A jade tube or pipe used in ancientalso refers to a jade tube used in

Usage highlights

jade flutejade tubesix pipesjade pipejade wind instrumentmusical jade

Synonyms

  • 管— pipe, tube (more common character for tube/instrument)
  • 玉管— jade tube (alternative term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade flute (玉琯) was used in court rituals.
  • He played a tune on the jade pipe (琯).
  • Astronomers used jade tubes (玉琯) in their instruments.

Collocations

  • jade flute(玉琯)
  • jade tube(玉琯)
  • six pipes(六琯)
  • jade pipe(琯)
  • jade wind instrument(琯)
  • musical jade(琯)

Idioms

  • Jade pipes and golden strings(玉琯金丝)
  • Six pipes changing with the seasons(六琯推移)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade pipes were used in ancient Chinese court music and rituals, symbolizing refinement and high culture.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing musical instruments and astronomical devices.
  • Jade instruments were associated with imperial ceremonies and scholarly pursuits.

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