玴 (yì) - A type of jade & a precious stone.
玴 · yì
A type of jade;
a precious stone.
A type of jadea precious stone.
Usage highlights
Jade stonePrecious jadeJade carvingJade articleJade quality
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The artifact was made of a rare jade (玴).
- Jade carving is a traditional craft (玉石雕刻).
- He collected various precious stones (宝石).
Collocations
- Jade stone(玉石)
- Precious jade(宝玉)
- Jade carving(玉雕)
- Jade article(玉器)
- Jade quality(玉质)
Idioms
- Throwing a brick to attract jade(抛砖引玉)
- Pure as jade(冰清玉洁)
- Gold and jade fill the hall(金玉满堂)
Cultural background
FAQ- Jade holds a significant place in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
- Characters with the 'jade' radical (王/玉) often relate to precious stones, jewelry, or valuable objects.