琽 (dǔ) - A type of jade & a jade tablet or ornament used in ancient

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dǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

琽 · dǔ

A type of jade;

a jade tablet or ornament used in ancient times.

A type of jadea jade tablet or ornament used in ancient

Usage highlights

Jade tabletAncient jadeRitual jadeJade ornamentJade artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璧— round flat jade disk
  • 圭— jade tablet used in rituals

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade tablet (琽) was used in rituals.
  • He collected various jade artifacts including the 琽.
  • The museum displayed a rare 琽 from the Zhou dynasty.

Collocations

  • Jade tablet(玉琽)
  • Ancient jade(古琽)
  • Ritual jade(礼琽)
  • Jade ornament(琽饰)
  • Jade artifact(琽器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琽 refers to a specific type of jade artifact used in ancient Chinese rituals and ceremonies.
  • Jade held significant cultural and spiritual importance in ancient China, symbolizing purity, morality, and virtue.
  • Such jade tablets were often associated with nobility and ritual practices.

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