珂

kē

可 + 王

Definitions

kē jade-like stone

Etymology

Possibly 可 jade 王; 可 also provides the pronunciation

About

The character 珂 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 王 (jade) on the left places it among jade and precious stones, while the phonetic component 可 on the right gives the pronunciation. In classical texts, 珂 denoted an inferior jade or a stone resembling jade in appearance and texture. It also referred to ornamental shells or small ornaments of such stone used to adorn the bridles or trappings of noblemen's horses. Today, it rarely stands alone as a noun and is mainly chosen for its euphonious sound in personal names.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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Example Sentences Hide

珂是我的好朋友。

Kē shì wǒ de hǎo péngyou.

Ke is my good friend.

这块玉石洁白如珂。

Zhè kuài yùshí jiébái rú kē.

This piece of jade is as white as jade-like stone.

她的名字里有一个珂字。

Tā de míngzì lǐ yǒu yī gè kē zì.

There is the character "Ke" in her name.

艺术家收藏美丽的珂石。

Yìshùjiā shōucáng měilì de kē shí.

The artist collects beautiful jade-like stones.

这种珂拉材质非常耐磨。

Zhè zhǒng kēlā cáizhì fēicháng nài mó.

This Cora material is very wear-resistant.

古籍用珂罗版印刷保存。

Gǔjí yòng kēluóbǎn yìnshuā bǎocún.

Ancient books are preserved through collotype printing.

珂雪映照着清晨的阳光。

Kē xuě yìngzhào zhe qīngchén de yángguāng.

The pristine snow reflects the morning sunlight.

他的品格如同无瑕的珂玉。

Tā de pǐngé rútóng wúxiá de kē yù.

His character is like a flawless piece of jade.

Related Characters

Component: 可

Component: 王