璼 (lán) - A type of ancient jade ornament or jade

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璼 · lán

A type of ancient jade ornament or jade tablet, often used in ceremonial contexts or as decorative jewelry.

A type of ancient jade ornament or jade

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term for jade)
  • 璧— disc-shaped jade ritual object
  • 珮— jade pendant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The archaeologist unearthed a jade ornament (璼) from the tomb.
  • In ancient rituals, jade tablets (玉璼) were used as ceremonial objects.
  • She wore a jade pendant (璼佩) as a symbol of status.
  • The museum displayed a collection of jade artifacts (璼器).

Collocations

  • jade ornament(玉璼)
  • jade pendant(璼佩)
  • jade artifact(璼器)
  • ceremonial jade(礼璼)
  • ancient jade(古璼)
  • jade tablet(璼版)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璼 refers to a specific type of jade ornament used in ancient China, often associated with ritual ceremonies and high social status.
  • Jade (玉) has deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Such jade ornaments were typically worn by aristocrats or used in formal ceremonies during ancient times.

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