玮 (wěi) - A rare and precious type of jade & precious, valuable, rare

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wěi ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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玮 · wěi

A rare and precious type of jade;

precious, valuable, rare;

used in names to denote preciousness and excellence.

A rare and precious type of jadeprecious, valuable, rareused in names to denote preciousness and excellence.

Usage highlights

Precious jadeRare treasureMagnificent and preciousJadeValuable gemElegant and precious

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 贱— cheap, lowly
  • 劣— inferior

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This jade artifact is extremely precious (玮玉).
  • He possesses outstanding talent (瑰玮之才).
  • The treasure is rare and valuable (珍玮).
  • Her name contains the character 玮, implying she is a precious gem.

Collocations

  • Precious jade(玮玉)
  • Rare treasure(珍玮)
  • Magnificent and precious(瑰玮)
  • Jade-like quality(玮质)
  • Valuable gem(宝玮)
  • Elegant and precious(雅玮)

Idioms

  • Rare jade and precious stones(玮宝奇珍)
  • Outstanding talent and virtue(才德玮丽)
  • Precious as jade, pure as ice(玮玉冰清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a rare type of jade, symbolizing rarity and high value.
  • Used in personal names to express that the person is as precious and fine as jade.
  • Carries connotations of nobility, elegance, and exceptional quality in Chinese culture.

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