What meaning does the word "jade" have from ancient times to the present?
What does the word "jade" mean from ancient times to the present?
The word "jade" originated from the oldest writing in my country, in the oracle bone inscriptions and bell and tripod inscriptions in the Shang Dynasty. There are nearly 500 characters for jade in Chinese characters, and there are countless words composed with jade. The Chinese characters for treasure are all related to jade. The word "bao" that has been passed down in later generations is "jade" and "home". The combined character of "jade" shows its irreplaceable value because "jade" is privately owned.
Chinese people love jade, especially Hetian jade. China has been a country that loves jade since ancient times, at least in ancient times. Jade represents the spiritual connotation of the Chinese people, especially the Chinese literati.
Basic meaning
Refers to a kind of stone, which is fine and hard, shiny, slightly transparent, and can be carved into handicrafts;
Commonly used vocabulary: jade, Jade articles, jade seals (the jade seal of the monarch), throwing bricks to attract jade, gold and jade and good words, if jade is not polished, it will not become a useful tool.
Represents beauty, nobility, and respectful words;
Commonly used words: Yuquan, Yuye (wine), Yuyan, Yuzi, Yuzhao (respectfully addressing someone else’s photo), Yuyu ( The sky; the magnificent palaces and palaces), graceful and graceful, with golden rules, gold and jade outside, and ruins inside.
Detailed word meanings
1. The word "yu" comes from Wang Cong丶, and "王" refers to the king. "丶" is pronounced and used the same as "lord", which means "Settled in", "moved in". "King" and "丶" unite to mean "stationing at the waist of the king". The pronunciation of "yu" is the same as "domain", which refers to the land owned by the king. "Jade" is a beautiful stone enjoyed by the royal family in ancient times. It was used to make various indicative, iconic and symbolic objects that regulate social relations, and served as an adjuster of interpersonal relationships in ancient society.
"Jade" is a beautiful stone object engraved with the royal symbol pattern - the Taotie pattern. Original meaning: a beautiful stone worn by the king on his waist. Extended meaning: a beautiful stone used to make pendants for kings. Note: "丶" is an independent Chinese character and also an ancient surname. See page 17 of the pocket version of "Chinese Dictionary")
2. It has the same original meaning as "jade". The beauty of stone has five virtues. Moisturizing with warmth is the recipe for benevolence... - "Shuowen"; A gentleman will not let go of jade for no reason. ——"Book of Rites·Qu Ji"; Shu: "Jade means Peiye" Five jade. ——"Yu Shu"; Zheng's note: "The holding is called Rui, and the display is called jade."; Wang Qi is the only one who eats jade. ——"Zhou Li·Prince's Mansion"; Only provide jade food. ——"Book·Hong Fan" Sacrificing jade and silk is not something you dare to add, but you must trust it. ——"Zuo Zhuan"
3. Description: Yu Qinger (quality and color of jade); Yuqi (white jade steps); Yuque (throne, palace); Yuxu (Taoism refers to the Jade Emperor) residence); Yushu (mostly referred to as a locust tree in ancient times); Jade inkstone (an inkstone made of jade); Jade carving (a handicraft made of jade); Yulan (railing made of jade)
4. Generally refers to jade products. Such as: jade ruler (examination); jade mirror (jade mirror); jade cup (jade wine vessel); jade chariot (the carriage in which the queen sits); jade paper (jade ornaments in books)
5 . Refers to a musical instrument made of jade, which is a collection of great achievements, with the sound of gold and the vibration of jade. ——"Mencius"
6. Another example: Yuhui (qin decorated with beautiful jade); Yuzhen (jade string posts on the Qin); Yuzhenjinsheng (playing ancient music, using bells to sound , ending with rhyme, gathering all the sounds. Gold refers to the bell, jade refers to the exhaust)
7. It is a metaphor for something as crystal clear as jade. Such as: jade color Yuanzi (color and luster like jade, all-around posture); jade slip (eyesight); jade chopsticks (jade chopsticks. The nose hanging down after death); jade bamboo shoots (finger of a beautiful woman); Yuzhu (a kind of bamboo, The color is green and yellow)
8. It is a metaphor for virtue and talents; a gentleman is as virtuous as jade. ——"Book of Rites"
9. Another example: the Jade Bamboo Shooting Class (the ranks of talented people. Those who were outstanding and talented in the late Tang Dynasty were called Yusun. Those who were ranked among them were called the Jade Bamboo Shooting Class) ; Yutang Jinma (referring to Hanlin origin; also refers to noble status, both civil and military); Yutang (Hanlin Academy); Yuyin (the emperor's words)
Respectful words. It is often used to respectfully address the other person's body, words, and deeds, etc.; for fear that the Queen Mother's jade body may have something to do with it. ——"Warring States Policy"; In the soil at the foot of Mawei slope, there is no place where the jade face died. ——Bai Juyi's "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" 2. Another example: Yu Wen (a good name for writing); Yu Mian (a respectful name for a person's appearance); Yu Zha (a respectful name for someone else's letter); Yu Gong (jade body); Yu Sheng (for a person's appearance) Honorific title in other people's words)
3. Describe beauty.
Such as: Jade Yunhuishan (whole body contains dazzling brilliance); Jade Girl (beauty; fairy)
4. Describes whiteness. Such as: jade soul (moonlight); jade chips (a metaphor for white snowflakes); jade ear (clouds on both sides of the sun); jade feathers (white wings)
5. Precious. Such as: Yumiao (precious seedlings); Yubian (precious classics)
The word "Jade" is a beautiful and noble word in the minds of the ancients. In ancient poetry, jade is often used as a metaphor and describe all beautiful people or things. For example: words that use jade to describe people include jade appearance, jade face, jade girl, graceful standing, etc.; words that use jade to describe objects include jade meal, jade food, jade spring, etc.; idioms composed of jade include golden and jade good relationship, golden rule, round and round jade, throwing bricks to attract jade. etc., there are folk legends and stories about jade such as "Heshi's Wall", "Hongmen Banquet", "Playing Jade and Playing the Flute", "Women's Trouble Mending the Sky", etc. There are even more people who name their beloved children after jade. For example, Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and for many years they never tired of reading the touching "A Dream of Red Mansions". It was Cao Xueqin who pinned his ideals in life on this piece of beautiful jade, and his love for jade took root in the hearts of the Chinese people. deep roots.
Xu Shen of the Han Dynasty explained jade in "Shuowen Jiezi" as: "The beauty of jade and stone." This annotation comes from two aspects: material (stone) and artistic (beauty). The concept of the word "jade" is scientifically explained.
There is also "like the connection of three jade/its connection", that is, the original meaning of jade pictogram is three pieces of beautiful jade connected by a silk rope, which is a rich shape, and also means that the ancients used jade to symbolize The "connection of three jade" represents the connection between heaven, earth and man. The variety of jade is described as rich and colorful, which can be said to be "thousands of agates and ten thousand jade".
It shows that the natural beauty of jade is not affected by human will. It can be said that "beautiful jade can be encountered but cannot be sought, and it can only be used once." It means that the economic value of jade is beyond the reach of other things. It can be said that "gold is valuable, jade is priceless, and hiding gold is not as good as hiding jade."
The culture of jade is China’s culture of more than 7,000 years. It is a special and profound culture that is unique to China. It has filled the entire historical period of China, and the anecdotes about it are even more colorful and bizarre. This shows that the Chinese nation loves jade deeply, sincerely, fascinated and crazy. Therefore, the traditional Chinese concept of using jade has been formed, which is respecting jade, loving jade, admiring jade, appreciating jade, and playing with jade.
The moistness of jade can eliminate the impetuous mind, the color of jade can delight the bored mind, and the purity of jade can purify the dirty mind. Therefore, gentlemen love jade and hope to find the natural aura in jade.
Jade is the beauty of stone, its positive color and pure moisturizing quality are of the highest quality. The same goes for gemstones. Its value does not entirely depend on its composition. Most of the jadeite and white jade are worthless. Just like people, every nation has heroes. Good jade is the treasure of stone.
Under the carvings of master carvers, natural jade becomes alive like beautiful women. It is alive, able to breathe, and can communicate with people's souls, making people's hearts bloom and feel relaxed and happy. The beauty of Hetian jade is not only that it is as gentle as a girl, but not exposed like a gentleman, soft on the outside and strong on the inside, but also because although it has gone through thousands of years of experience and has a noble birth, it is not ostentatious.