璪 (zǎo) - A type of ancient jade ornament with pendants & also refers to a decorative tassel or string

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zǎo ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

璪 · zǎo

A type of ancient jade ornament with pendants;

also refers to a decorative tassel or string of pearls used in ceremonial headdresses.

A type of ancient jade ornament with pendantsalso refers to a decorative tassel or string

Usage highlights

Jade pendantsDecorative tasselsCeremonial headdressPearl ornamentsRitual pendantsOrnamental strings

Synonyms

  • 玉饰— jade ornament
  • 珠串— string of pearls
  • 旒— pendants on ceremonial headdress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ceremonial headdress had jade pendants (玉璪).
  • Archaeologists found a jade ornament with pendants (璪饰).
  • The ritual costume included decorative tassels (璪旒).

Collocations

  • Jade pendants(玉璪)
  • Decorative tassels(璪饰)
  • Ceremonial headdress(璪冕)
  • Pearl ornaments(珠璪)
  • Ritual pendants(礼璪)
  • Ornamental strings(璪旒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璪 was used in ancient Chinese ceremonial costumes, particularly in headdresses for royalty and nobility.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing ritual attire and jade ornamentation.
  • It represents high status and formal ceremonial occasions in traditional Chinese culture.

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