珓 jiào
: pair of hemispherical objects used in divination
Kun Reading
none applicable
On Reading
こう kou
Usage:
杯珓 bei1jiao4: pair of mussel-shaped objects thrown on the ground for divination purposes
杯珓 bei1jiao4: pair of mussel-shaped objects thrown on the ground for divination purposes
[はいこう haikō: divination using pearls and shells]
Etymology:
形声 Pictophonetic.
王 (yu4: jade) suggests the meaning while
交 (jiao1: mix; exchange) provides the sound.
Examples:
none applicable
形声 Pictophonetic.
王 (yu4: jade) suggests the meaning while
交 (jiao1: mix; exchange) provides the sound.
Examples:
none applicable
Resources: Chinese Dictionary | Japanese Dictionary
