鋉 (sù) - Gold chain & metal chain

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Gold chain;

metal chain;

ancient term for a type of gold ornament or metal fastener.

Gold chainmetal chainancient term for a type of gold ornament

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 链— chain (more common modern term)
  • 金链— gold chain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact had a delicate gold chain (金鋉).
  • Ancient metal fasteners were sometimes called 鋉.
  • The museum displayed a bronze chain (铜鋉) from the Warring States period.

Collocations

  • gold chain(金鋉)
  • metal chain(金属鋉)
  • bronze chain(铜鋉)
  • chain ornament(鋉饰)
  • ancient chain(古鋉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing metal ornaments and fasteners.
  • Rare character with limited modern usage, primarily of historical interest.

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