玙 (yú) - A type of fine jade & often used metaphorically to describe something or someone

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yú ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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玙 · yú

A type of fine jade;

often used metaphorically to describe something or someone of virtue, beauty, or high quality.

A type of fine jadeoften used metaphorically to describe something or someone

Usage highlights

Fine jadeJade of virtuePrecious jadeJade ornamentJade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璠— a type of fine jade
  • 瑜— fine jade; excellence

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (common, versus precious jade)
  • 瓦— tile (common, versus precious jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This jade pendant is exquisite (玙璠).
  • She possesses a virtuous character (玙璠之德).
  • The ancient text mentions a precious jade (玙).

Collocations

  • Fine jade(玙璠)
  • Jade of virtue(德玙)
  • Precious jade(宝玙)
  • Jade ornament(玙佩)
  • Jade-like quality(玙质)

Idioms

  • As precious as fine jade(如玙似璠)
  • Virtue compared to jade(德比玙璠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade was highly valued not just for its beauty but as a symbol of virtue and moral integrity.
  • Characters with the '王' (jade) radical often relate to precious stones, ornaments, or desirable qualities.
  • 玙 is a classical character, appearing in historical texts and classical Chinese, conveying a sense of refinement and antiquity.

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