象簡
See also: 象简
Chinese
shape; form; appearance shape; form; appearance; elephant; image under a map (maths) |
simple | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (象簡) | 象 | 簡 | |
| simp. (象简) | 象 | 简 | |
Etymology
An ivory tablet, about three feet in length by about three inches wide, slightly tapering to the ends. Prior to the Ming dynasty, an official above a certain rank would entitled to such a tablet. Officials of lesser ranks would have a tablet made of a different material. It was held before the breast at an audience (with the emperor), and was used as a writing tablet for taking notes.
Pronunciation
Synonyms
- 象笏
Derived terms
- 羅袍象簡／罗袍象简
- 襆頭象簡／幞头象简
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