juk6 saai2玉璽玉玺
Jyutpingjuk6 saai2
Yaleyuhk sáai
Definition
An imperial jade seal representing the emperor or the state in East Asian cultures.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the imperial seal made of jade, carrying heavy historical and political weight in East Asian history. It is almost exclusively used in historical contexts, period dramas, or when discussing museum artifacts. Using it to describe a modern stamp or a regular seal would be seen as bizarre or overly dramatic.
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This jade seal was used by ancient emperors.
Do you know who took away the jade seal?
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Common phrases
The Imperial Seal of China
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 印章, which is the generic term for any seal or stamp. 玉璽 is strictly reserved for the specific historical object belonging to an emperor.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
