kē
珂
jade-like stone; horse ornament
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
jade-like stone; semi-precious stone resembling jade
literaryAn archaic literary term for a type of white, fine-grained stone considered similar to jade.
Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
，
kē珂
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
měi美
shí石
。
Ancient texts record that 'ke' is a kind of beautiful stone.
Qí其
sè色
rú如
kē珂
，
wēn温
rùn润
kě可
ài爱
。
Its color is like that of a jade-like stone, warm and lovely.
noun
ornament on a bridle or horse's headstall
literaryRefers to decorative pieces, often made of jade, shell, or precious materials, adorning a horse's harness in ancient times. Often used in classical texts to signify luxury or status.
Bǎo宝
mǎ马
jīn金
kē珂
，
guāng光
cǎi彩
duó夺
mù目
。
The fine horse with its golden ornaments was dazzling.
Yù玉
kē珂
shēng声
suì碎
，
cuī催
rén人
shàng上
lù路
。
The clinking of jade ornaments urged the traveler on his way.
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Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
de的
zuò坐
qí骑
，
lián连
mǎ马
kē珂
dōu都
shì是
xiāng镶
bǎo宝
shí石
de的
。
Even the ornaments on this general's steed were set with gems.