雌黄

Etymology 1


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From compound, indicating the mineral orpiment, in contrast to , indicating the mineral realgar.

Cognate and homophone of. Only differentiated by spelling.

Noun

 * 1) orpiment, an arsenic sulfide mineral

Usage notes
This is the most common reading for this kanji compound.

Etymology 2
Probably from. Compound of.

The spelling is, ultimately from.

Noun

 * 1)  orpiment, an arsenic sulfide mineral

Related terms

 * : realgar, an arsenic sulfide mineral