(yuàn) - An ancient Chinese character referring to a type

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yuàn | 13 strokes | radical:

· yuàn

An ancient Chinese character referring to a type of decorative ornament or adornment, particularly in clothing or accessories.

An ancient Chinese character referring to a type

Usage highlights

Decorative ornamentOrnamental patternCeremonial adornmentJade ornamentClothing decorationRitual ornament

Synonyms

  • decoration, ornament
  • 饰物ornamental object
  • 装饰decoration, adornment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentioned decorative ornaments (禐饰).
  • Traditional ceremonial clothing often featured elaborate adornments (禐饰).
  • Archaeologists found artifacts with intricate decorations (禐纹).

Collocations

  • Decorative ornament(禐饰)
  • Ornamental pattern(禐纹)
  • Ceremonial adornment(礼禐)
  • Jade ornament(玉禐)
  • Clothing decoration(衣禐)
  • Ritual ornament(祭禐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and dictionaries as a rare character for decorative items.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese ornamentation and ceremonial objects.
  • Primarily found in classical literature rather than modern usage.

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