鍻 (jié) - An ancient type of jade ornament or jade-like

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鍻 · jié

An ancient type of jade ornament or jade-like stone, used in historical contexts and classical literature.

An ancient type of jade ornament or jade-like

Usage highlights

jade ornamentancient jadejadeprecious jadejade artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 璧— round jade ornament
  • 珮— jade pendant

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tomb contained a rare jade ornament (鍻).
  • Archaeologists found a piece of ancient jade (古鍻).
  • This artifact is made of jade-like stone (鍻石).

Collocations

  • jade ornament(玉鍻)
  • ancient jade(古鍻)
  • jade-like stone(鍻石)
  • precious jade(宝鍻)
  • jade artifact(鍻器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鍻 appears in classical Chinese texts referring to jade ornaments.
  • It was used in ancient times for decorative or ceremonial purposes.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but holds historical significance.

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