璭 (gùn) - A type of ancient jade artifact, often used

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璭 · gùn

A type of ancient jade artifact, often used as a ceremonial object or ornament in ancient China.

A type of ancient jade artifact, often used

Usage highlights

Jade guiGui artifactAncient guiCeremonial guiGui jade

Synonyms

  • 圭— Gui - another type of ritual jade tablet
  • 璧— Bi - circular ritual jade disk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed a jade gui (玉璭).
  • Archaeologists found a gui artifact in the tomb (璭器).
  • This gui dates back to the Zhou dynasty (周代璭).

Collocations

  • Jade gui(玉璭)
  • Gui artifact(璭器)
  • Ancient gui(古璭)
  • Ceremonial gui(礼璭)
  • Gui jade(璭玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Gui were important ritual objects in ancient Chinese ceremonies, particularly during the Zhou dynasty.
  • Jade artifacts like the gui symbolized power, status, and spiritual connection in ancient Chinese culture.
  • The gui was one of the 'Six Ritual Jades' used in traditional Chinese ceremonies.

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