璋 (zhāng) - A jade tablet or ceremonial jade object used & symbolizes nobility, virtue, and auspiciousness.

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璋 · zhāng

A jade tablet or ceremonial jade object used in ancient Chinese rituals, especially by nobles and royalty;

symbolizes nobility, virtue, and auspiciousness.

A jade tablet or ceremonial jade object usedsymbolizes nobility, virtue, and auspiciousness.

Usage highlights

Jade tabletCeremonial jadeNoble jadeJade scepterRitual jadeAuspicious jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 圭— jade tablet (similar ritual object)
  • 璧— jade disc (another ceremonial jade form)

Antonyms

  • 瓦— tile (common, ordinary material)
  • 石— stone (unrefined material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He received a jade tablet as a ceremonial gift (璋礼).
  • The ritual object was made of fine jade (玉璋).
  • This artifact is a type of ancient jade tablet (圭璋).
  • The noble held the jade scepter during the ceremony (璋器).

Collocations

  • Jade tablet(玉璋)
  • Ceremonial jade(璋礼)
  • Noble jade(圭璋)
  • Jade scepter(璋器)
  • Ritual jade(璋玉)
  • Auspicious jade(吉璋)

Idioms

  • Like finding a precious jade(如获至璋)
  • Noble character and virtue(圭璋特达)
  • Jade tablet and silk ceremony(璋币之礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 璋 was a ceremonial jade tablet used by nobles and royalty in important rituals.
  • It symbolized high status, virtue, and was often associated with auspicious occasions and noble character.
  • The character appears in classical texts and is considered a symbol of refinement and cultural sophistication.

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