Stoutcat Posted February 16, 2015 at 07:50 PM Report Posted February 16, 2015 at 07:50 PM Scott was so helpful with my last request that I now have another one! I have had this jade circle pendant for several years now, and have always wondered what the character meant. Pendant is 2 1/2" across, and done in jade and gold tone metal. Thanks in advance. Quote
Fragrance Posted February 17, 2015 at 03:53 AM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 03:53 AM It's 寿. This character means lifetime. It is used here to express blessing for the old to have longer life. Generally, jade circles like it are presented to the old to express this kind of blessing. Quote
Stoutcat Posted February 17, 2015 at 10:09 AM Author Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 10:09 AM How lovely. Many thanks. Quote
Shelley Posted February 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM I would suggest long life instead of lifetime. it is supposed to wish you long life. Quote
Fragrance Posted February 17, 2015 at 12:21 PM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 12:21 PM Thanks, Shelley. I'm not skilled at English. Quote
Shelley Posted February 17, 2015 at 12:41 PM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 12:41 PM @Fragrance Hey no problem, we all help each other and get there in the end. Quote
889 Posted February 17, 2015 at 01:45 PM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 01:45 PM "Longevity" is the usual English translation. Quote
Fragrance Posted February 17, 2015 at 02:05 PM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 02:05 PM Oh yes! Thanks for your correction, 889. Quote
Shelley Posted February 17, 2015 at 03:09 PM Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 03:09 PM Yes of course it is, thanks. Quote
Stoutcat Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:31 PM Author Report Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:31 PM Thanks to you all for the information. It is greatly appreciated. 1 Quote
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