áo

archaic
name

Meaning of

璈 means an ancient large drum-like musical instrument; Ao; a mythical giant sea turtle. Pronounced áo.

  • an ancient large drum-like musical instrument
  • Ao; a mythical giant sea turtle
  • immense; huge

Character Info

Radical
Strokes16

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

zhōng
zǎi
le
zhǒng
míng
wéi
áo
de
yuè
 

Ancient texts record a musical instrument named 'Áo'.

shì
shàng
néng
huì
yǎn
zòu
áo
 

The Áo might have been played during sacrificial ceremonies.