玕 (gān) - A type of beautiful jade & used in classical Chinese texts to refer to

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gān ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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玕 · gān

A type of beautiful jade;

used in classical Chinese texts to refer to precious stone.

A type of beautiful jadeused in classical Chinese texts to refer to

Usage highlights

琅玕玕玉琼玕玕琪珠玕

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 琅— a kind of jade
  • 琼— fine jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text mentions beautiful jade (琅玕).
  • He collected various precious stones including 玕.
  • The term 琅玕 appears in classical poetry.

Collocations

  • beautiful jade(琅玕)
  • jade stone(玕玉)
  • fine jade(琼玕)
  • precious stone(玕琪)
  • pearl and jade(珠玕)

Idioms

  • Beautiful jade and precious stones(琅玕琼玉)
  • As pure as fine jade(如玕之洁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature as a term for beautiful jade.
  • Associated with purity, beauty, and preciousness in traditional Chinese culture.

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