弄璋
Chinese
to do; to manage; to handle; to play with; to fool with; to mess with; to fix; to toy with; lane; alley |
ancient stone ornament | ||
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弄 | 璋 | |
Jade tablet (璋).
Etymology
In ancient times, boys were given jade tablets as toys, in the hope that they will become virtuous men when they grow up. Jade symbolises cleanness and virtuousness.
Pronunciation
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See also
- 弄瓦 (nòngwǎ)
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