玺 (xǐ) — imperial seal (used by Chinese emperors)
Definition
A bound form meaning 'imperial seal' — the seal used exclusively by Chinese emperors, almost always made of jade. It cannot stand alone; it appears in compounds like 玉玺.
bound form
imperial seal (used by Chinese emperors)
Examples
- 。Zhè méi yù xǐ shì míng cháo de wén wù.This jade imperial seal is a Ming Dynasty artifact.
- 。Huáng dì yòng yù xǐ lái gài zhòng yào wén jiàn.The emperor used the jade imperial seal to stamp important documents.
- 。Bó wù guǎn lǐ zhǎn chū le yì méi gǔ dài yù xǐ.The museum displayed an ancient jade imperial seal.
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