断璧残璋 — “Valuable objects that are incomplete or damaged”
断璧残璋 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Valuable objects that are incomplete or damaged”. Metaphorically, something precious despite its imperfections. Literally, “Broken jade disc and fragmented jade tablet”.
断璧残璋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
断璧残璋 Character Breakdown
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What does 断璧残璋 mean?
断璧残璋 (duàn bì cán zhāng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Valuable objects that are incomplete or damaged”.
How do you pronounce 断璧残璋?
断璧残璋 is pronounced duàn bì cán zhāng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 断璧残璋 literally mean?
Literally, 断璧残璋 means “Broken jade disc and fragmented jade tablet”. It is used to mean “Valuable objects that are incomplete or damaged”.
What is the Chinese definition of 断璧残璋?
璧：圆形扁平中间有孔的玉器；璋：像半个圭的玉器。残缺不全的璋璧。比喻虽然残缺仍然是很珍贵的东西