鋢 (lüè) - An ancient term for a type of metal & also refers to a type of decorative metal

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鋢 · lüè

An ancient term for a type of metal ring or loop;

also refers to a type of decorative metal fitting or clasp.

An ancient term for a type of metalalso refers to a type of decorative metal

Usage highlights

metal loopbronze claspdecorative fittingancient metalworkritual vessel loop

Synonyms

  • 環— ring, loop
  • 圈— circle, ring

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient bronze vessel had decorative metal loops (鋢).
  • Archaeologists found metal clasps (鋢) from the Warring States period.
  • The ceremonial sword featured ornate metal fittings (鋢).

Collocations

  • metal loop(金鋢)
  • bronze clasp(銅鋢)
  • decorative fitting(裝飾鋢)
  • ancient metalwork(古代鋢器)
  • ritual vessel loop(禮器鋢)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts and archaeological records describing metal artifacts.
  • Used primarily in historical and archaeological contexts rather than modern language.
  • Represents early Chinese metalworking techniques and decorative arts.

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