璲 (suì) - Suì — a type of ancient jade pendant

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璲 · suì

Suì — a type of ancient jade pendant or ornament used as a belt decoration in ceremonial attire.

Suì — a type of ancient jade pendant

Usage highlights

jade pendantbelt jadeancient jade ornamentceremonial jadejade decoration

Synonyms

  • 玉佩— jade pendant (general term)
  • 玉饰— jade ornament

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He wore a jade pendant (玉璲) on his belt.
  • The ancient jade ornament (古璲) was discovered in the tomb.
  • This artifact is a ceremonial belt jade (礼带璲).

Collocations

  • jade pendant(玉璲)
  • belt jade(带璲)
  • ancient jade ornament(古璲)
  • ceremonial jade(礼璲)
  • jade decoration(璲饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璲 was a specific type of jade ornament worn as part of ceremonial belt sets in ancient China.
  • It symbolized status and refinement in aristocratic and ritual contexts during certain dynastic periods.
  • Such jades were often buried with the deceased as grave goods, reflecting beliefs in the afterlife.

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