璹 (shú) - A type of jade & also an ancient term for a jade tablet

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shú ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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璹 · shú

A type of jade;

also an ancient term for a jade tablet used in ceremonies.

A type of jadealso an ancient term for a jade tablet

Usage highlights

Jade ornamentJade tabletRare jadeCeremonial jadeJade artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璧— round flat jade disk
  • 圭— pointed jade tablet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of a rare jade (璹).
  • He studied ancient ceremonial jade tablets (璹).
  • The museum displayed a beautiful jade ornament (璹饰).

Collocations

  • Jade ornament(璹饰)
  • Jade tablet(玉璹)
  • Rare jade(珍璹)
  • Ceremonial jade(礼璹)
  • Jade artifact(璹器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璹 refers to a specific type of jade used in ancient China, particularly in ceremonial contexts.
  • Jade has deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and discussions of ancient artifacts.

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