碭 (dàng) - Dang — refers to Dangshan County in Anhui & also describes patterns in marble or jade

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碭 · dàng

Dang — refers to Dangshan County in Anhui province;

also describes patterns in marble or jade;

an ancient place name.

Dang — refers to Dangshan County in Anhuialso describes patterns in marble or jadean ancient place name.

Usage highlights

Dangshan CountyDangshan pearDang stoneDang CountyDang patternDang marble

Synonyms

  • 纹— pattern, vein (similar meaning for patterns)
  • 理— grain, texture (similar meaning for patterns)

Antonyms

  • 素— plain, unadorned (antonym to patterned)
  • 朴— simple, plain (antonym to ornate)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Dangshan County is famous for its pears (砀山梨).
  • The stone has beautiful patterns (砀石).
  • This is Dang County (砀县).
  • He comes from Dangshan (来自砀山).

Collocations

  • Dangshan County(砀山县)
  • Dangshan pear(砀山梨)
  • Dang stone(砀石)
  • Dang County(砀县)
  • Dang pattern(砀纹)
  • Dang marble(砀玉)

Idioms

  • Dangshan's famous pears(砀山名梨)
  • Patterned like Dang stone(纹如砀石)
  • Dangshan in autumn(秋日砀山)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically linked to Dangshan County in Anhui province, known for its pear production.
  • The character originally described the patterns found in marble or jade.
  • Appears in historical texts as a place name during various dynasties.

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