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圭

guī
noun #12,341

Measure Word

一块圭 kuài

Meanings

  1. 1 jade tablet (ceremonial)
  2. 2 sundial
  3. 3 (ancient unit) a tiny amount

Examples

古代帝王手持圭参加典礼。
Gǔdài dìwáng shǒu chí guī cānjiā diǎnlǐ.
Ancient emperors held jade tablets at ceremonies.
圭是古代测量日影的工具。
Guī shì gǔdài cèliáng rì yǐng de gōngjù.
The gui was an ancient tool for measuring sun shadows.

Tips

history
圭 was a pointed jade tablet held by nobles during ceremonies in ancient China. Its shape and size indicated the holder's rank. Also used as a gnomon for sundials (日圭).

Stroke Order

圭 guī