Definition
圭 (guī) is a narrow, flat jade tablet that was a ritual object in ancient China, held by nobles and rulers during ceremonies as a symbol of rank and authority. It also appears in burial contexts. You'll encounter it mainly in historical texts, archaeology, or discussions of ancient Chinese ritual culture.
n.
(historical) jade tablet carried by nobles and rulers as a symbol of authority in ceremonial contexts(archaeology) a burial objectoften made of jade
Examples
- 圭。Gǔdài zhūhóu zài cháojiàn tiānzǐ shí shǒu chí guī.In ancient times, feudal lords held a jade tablet when they had an audience with the emperor.
- 圭。Kǎogǔxuéjiā zài mù zhōng fāxiàn le xǔduō yù guī.Archaeologists discovered many jade tablets in the tomb.
- 圭。Zhè jiàn guī shì Xīzhōu shíqī de jìsì lǐqì.This jade tablet is a ritual vessel from the Western Zhou period.
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