砗 (chē) - A type of giant clam, specifically referring to & used in the name '砗磲' for the giant

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砗 · chē

A type of giant clam, specifically referring to the Tridacna genus;

used in the name '砗磲' for the giant clam shell.

A type of giant clam, specifically referring toused in the name '砗磲' for the giant

Usage highlights

Giant clam shellTridacna clam砗磲 fossil砗磲工艺品White砗磲砗磲佛珠

Synonyms

  • 砗磲— giant clam (Tridacna)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The giant clam shell (砗磲) is used in traditional crafts.
  • This specimen belongs to the Tridacna genus (砗磲属).
  • Giant clams (砗磲) are the largest living bivalve mollusks.
  • 砗磲 shells are sometimes used in Buddhist ritual objects.

Collocations

  • Giant clam shell(砗磲)
  • Tridacna clam(砗磲贝)
  • 砗磲 fossil(砗磲化石)
  • 砗磲工艺品(砗磲 crafts)
  • White砗磲(白砗磲)
  • 砗磲佛珠(砗磲 prayer beads)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 砗磲 shells have been used in Chinese culture for decorative and ritual purposes, particularly in Buddhism.
  • The giant clam shell (砗磲) is considered one of the Seven Treasures in Buddhism.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, powdered砗磲 was sometimes used, though this practice is now restricted due to conservation concerns.

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