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朱干玉戚 — “Vermilion shields and jade-decorated axes”

朱干玉戚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vermilion shields and jade-decorated axes”. Ancient ceremonial implements or insignia of honor guards, symbolizing grandeur and formality. Literally, “Vermilion shield, jade axe”.

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朱干玉戚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

朱干玉戚 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
朱
zhū6vermilion; cinnabar red
干
gān3to do or dry
玉
yù5jade, precious, beautiful
戚
qī11relatives, sorrowful

Example Sentence with 朱干玉戚

在盛大的庆典上,仪仗队手持朱干玉戚,显得庄严肃穆,场面十分宏伟。
During the grand celebration, the honor guard, holding vermilion shields and jade axes, appeared solemn and majestic, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Idioms Related to 朱干玉戚

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  • zhū朱dān丹qí其gǔ毂magnificent carriage of high officials
  • zhū朱yún云zhē折kǎn槛speak out boldly and fearlessly
  • zhū朱kǒu口hào皓chǐ齿rosy lips and pearly white teeth
  • zhū朱chún唇liú榴chǐ齿beautiful red lips and white teeth
  • zhū朱chún唇yù玉miàn面beautiful woman with red lips and fair face
  • zhū朱chún唇hào皓chǐ齿beautiful woman with red lips and white teeth
  • zhū朱chún唇fěn粉miàn面rosy lips and fair complexion
  • zhū朱mò墨làn烂rán然diligent study with extensive notes
  • zhū朱xián弦sān三tàn叹praise exquisite music
  • zhū朱xián弦yù玉qìng磬beautiful instrumental music
  • zhū朱xián弦shū疏yuè越simple yet profound writing
  • zhū朱wén文zhī之zhěn轸magnificently adorned carriage

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What does 朱干玉戚 mean?

朱干玉戚 (zhū gān yù qī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Vermilion shields and jade-decorated axes”.

How do you pronounce 朱干玉戚?

朱干玉戚 is pronounced zhū gān yù qī in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 朱干玉戚 literally mean?

Literally, 朱干玉戚 means “Vermilion shield, jade axe”. It is used to mean “Vermilion shields and jade-decorated axes”.

What is the Chinese definition of 朱干玉戚?

干:盾;戚:斧。朱红的盾牌、玉饰的斧头。原为古时礼器。后也作为仪仗之用。

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