瑖 (duàn) - A type of jade & also refers to a kind of turtle.

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duàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑖 · duàn

A type of jade;

also refers to a kind of turtle.

A type of jadealso refers to a kind of turtle.

Usage highlights

Jade stoneTurtle shellJade artifactPrecious jadeJade carving

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient artifact was made of jade (瑖).
  • He collected various types of jade (玉石), including 瑖.
  • In some texts, 瑖 refers to a specific turtle species (瑖龟).

Collocations

  • Jade stone(瑖玉)
  • Turtle shell(瑖甲)
  • Jade artifact(瑖器)
  • Precious jade(宝瑖)
  • Jade carving(瑖雕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瑖 is a rare character primarily found in classical texts and specialized contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade symbolizes nobility, beauty, and purity.
  • The character's association with turtles may relate to ancient beliefs about turtle shells in divination.

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