() - A type of jade & a precious stone.

Tone 4

yì | 9 strokes | radical:

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A type of jade;

a precious stone.

A type of jadea precious stone.

Usage highlights

Jade stonePrecious jadeJade carvingJade articleJade quality

Synonyms

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.

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