() - A type of jade-like stone, often described as

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A type of jade-like stone, often described as an inferior or impure jade.

A type of jade-like stone, often described as

Usage highlights

jadeinferior jadejade and jadeWufu stonestone resembling jade

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • jade (high-quality)
  • 宝玉precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This stone is a type of jade-like material (玞石).
  • The artifact was made from an inferior jade (次玉玞).
  • He collected various jade and jade-like stones (玉与玞).

Collocations

  • jade-like stone(玞石)
  • inferior jade(次玉玞)
  • jade and jade-like stones(玉玞)
  • Wufu stone(武夫玞)
  • stone resembling jade(似玉之玞)

Idioms

  • Unable to distinguish jade from common stone(玉石不分)
  • Mistaking stone for jade(以石为玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to refer to stones that resemble jade but are of lower quality.
  • Appears in classical texts to denote materials that look valuable but are actually common.

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