[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Natural-World \ #Landforms # 圭 guī jade object; burial object ## Components [[土 (tǔ)]] [[土 tǔ]] ## Meaning Today, the character "圭" is no longer commonly used in modern Chinese. However, it still retains its original meaning as a type of jade object and is occasionally used in historical or ceremonial contexts. ## History The character "圭" is a compound ideograph. It consists of the radical "土" (earth) and another "土" on top, suggesting something heavy or important. Originally, it referred to a type of jade object bestowed by ancient emperors to feudal lords as a symbol of their authority. It was used in ceremonial occasions. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ![[圭 guī - bronce.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[圭 guī - sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[圭 guī - cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[圭 guī - reg.svg]]