瓈 (lí) - Glass — an archaic or literary term for

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Glass — an archaic or literary term for glass, often used in classical Chinese texts.

Glass — an archaic or literary term for

Usage highlights

Glass artifactGlass windowGlass cupGlass lampGlass screenGlass mirror

Synonyms

  • 玻璃— glass (modern term)
  • 琉璃— colored glaze, glass-like material

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient glass artifact (古瓈器) was carefully preserved.
  • Crystal-clear like glass(明如瓈)
  • Glass window (瓈窗) in classical literature.

Collocations

  • Glass artifact(瓈器)
  • Glass window(瓈窗)
  • Glass cup(瓈杯)
  • Glass lamp(瓈灯)
  • Glass screen(瓈屏)
  • Glass mirror(瓈镜)

Idioms

  • Crystal clear and transparent(明澈如瓈)
  • Fragile as glass(脆若瓈璃)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓈 is an archaic character for glass, primarily found in classical Chinese literature.
  • It represents early Chinese understanding and appreciation of glass materials.
  • The character carries a classical, literary aesthetic in modern usage.

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