玟 (wén) - A type of jade & veined jade

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wén ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

万响

玟 · wén

A type of jade;

veined jade;

also pronounced mín, meaning patterns in jade.

A type of jadeveined jadealso pronounced mín, meaning patterns in jade.

Usage highlights

Jade patternsVeined jadeJade textureJade carvingJade artifact

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 珉— jade-like stone
  • 璠— fine jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (ordinary, not precious)
  • 瓦— tile (common, not valuable)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This jade has beautiful patterns (玟玉).
  • The ancient text mentions veined jade (玟理).
  • She collects jade artifacts (玉玟).

Collocations

  • Jade patterns(玟理)
  • Veined jade(玟玉)
  • Jade texture(玉玟)
  • Jade carving(玟雕)
  • Jade artifact(玟器)

Idioms

  • As beautiful as jade(如玟似玉)
  • Jade-like quality(玟质兰心)
  • Jade and stone(玟石俱焚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 玟 refers to a type of jade with distinctive patterns or veins, highly valued in ancient China.
  • In naming, it conveys beauty, elegance, and preciousness, often used in feminine names.
  • The character combines the jade radical (王) with the phonetic component 文, suggesting cultural refinement.

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