瑹 (shū) - A type of jade & a jade tablet used in ancient rituals or

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shū ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑹 · shū

A type of jade;

a jade tablet used in ancient rituals or as a ceremonial object.

A type of jadea jade tablet used in ancient rituals or

Usage highlights

jade tabletceremonial jadeancient jade object

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 圭— jade tablet (ritual object)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeologist found an ancient jade tablet (瑹).
  • Ritual objects included jade tablets (瑹) for ceremonial purposes.
  • The museum displayed various jade artifacts including 瑹.

Collocations

  • jade tablet(玉瑹)
  • ceremonial jade(礼瑹)
  • ancient jade object(古瑹)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade held profound cultural significance in ancient China, symbolizing virtue, purity, and moral integrity.
  • Jade tablets were used in rituals and ceremonies, often associated with nobility and the divine.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often relate to precious stones, beauty, or refinement.

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