琪 (qí) — (literary b.f.) fine jade; used in names and classical compounds
Definition
Bound literary term meaning 'fine jade.' Not used alone — appears almost only in names or classical compounds like 琪花.
bound form
(literary b.f.) fine jadeused in names and classical compounds
Examples
- 琪瑶。Tā de yù pèi shàng kè yǒu qí huā yáo cǎo tú àn.Her jade pendant has a pattern of jade flowers and jade grass carved on it.
- 琪瑶。Zhè kuài yù pèi shì qí huā yáo cǎo tú àn.This jade pendant has a pattern of jade flowers and jade grass.
- 琪。Gǔ dài wén xiàn zhōng cháng tí dào qí huā.Ancient texts often mention jade flowers.
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