祒 (tiáo) - A character used in ancient personal names & refers to a type of jade pendant used

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tiáo ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

祒 · tiáo

A character used in ancient personal names;

refers to a type of jade pendant used in ancient rituals.

A character used in ancient personal namesrefers to a type of jade pendant used

Usage highlights

Ancient personal nameJade pendantRitual objectAncient artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (broader category)
  • 佩— pendant (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character appears in historical names (古人名用字).
  • It refers to an ancient jade pendant (古代玉饰).
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese (现代汉语中罕见).

Collocations

  • Ancient personal name(古人名)
  • Jade pendant(玉饰)
  • Ritual object(礼器)
  • Ancient artifact(古器物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in ancient Chinese personal names, particularly during certain dynastic periods.
  • Associated with jade artifacts used in ceremonial contexts, reflecting the cultural importance of jade.

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