琀 [hán]
1. Jade or other precious stones placed in the mouth of the deceased in ancient times.
- Example: "The items placed for burial are all prohibited."
2. Refers to a jade piece that is used during burial customs.
- Example: "琀, the jade placed in the mouth of the dead." — Xu Shen, *Shuowen Jiezi*
- "The jade shells are called 琀." — Xunzi, *Dalu*
3. Historically, the character is also written as "含."
- Example: "What is '含'? It refers to the substance of the mouth." — Gongyang Zhuan, *Wengong Wu Nian*
Note: 琀 refers to the jade or shells placed in the mouth of the deceased, similar to "含."
In ancient times, these items were part of burial customs and can be referenced in texts like *Shuowen Jiezi* and various historical records.