xuān

technical
archaic

Meaning of

瑄 means large, flat jade disc used in ancient rituals for worshiping Heaven. Pronounced xuān.

  • large, flat jade disc used in ancient rituals for worshiping Heaven

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Definitions & Examples

Zhè
jiàn
xuān
shì
Zhōu
dài
wáng
shì
tiān
yòng
de
 

This xuan disc was a ritual vessel used by the Zhou royal family for worshiping Heaven.

dài
wáng
xuān
shàng
tiān
 
qiú
fēng
tiáo
shùn
 

Ancient emperors used xuan jade discs to sacrifice to Heaven, praying for favorable weather.

Kǎo
xué
jiā
xiàn
le
kuài
bǎo
cún
wán
hǎo
de
liù
cùn
xuān
 

Archaeologists discovered a perfectly preserved six-inch xuan disc.

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/ jiàn
Primary
/ kuài
/ méi