辰砂

Chinese

5th earthly branch; 7-9 am sand; gravel; granule
simp. and trad.
(辰砂)

Etymology

So named as it is produced in ancient 辰州 (now Yuanling).

Pronunciation


Noun

辰砂

  1. cinnabar

Synonyms

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