珂 (kē) - A type of white jade-like stone & jade ornament

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kē ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

俊梁

珂 · kē

A type of white jade-like stone;

jade ornament;

used in names to convey purity, elegance, and preciousness.

A type of white jade-like stonejade ornamentused in names to convey purity, elegance, and

Usage highlights

White jadeJade ornamentJade decorationJadePrecious jadeElegant jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Antonyms

  • 石— ordinary stone
  • 砾— gravel, pebble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The pendant was made of white jade (珂玉).
  • He wore jade ornaments on his belt (珂佩).
  • The name 珂 conveys elegance and purity.
  • Ancient nobles used jade decorations (珂珮).

Collocations

  • White jade(珂玉)
  • Jade ornament(珂佩)
  • Jade decoration(珂珮)
  • Jade-like stone(珂石)
  • Precious jade(珂宝)
  • Elegant jade(珂雅)

Idioms

  • Jade ornaments and precious stones(珂玉琼瑶)
  • As white as jade(洁白如珂)
  • Jade-like purity(珂玉之洁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 珂 referred to a white jade-like stone used for decorative ornaments, particularly by nobility.
  • The character carries connotations of purity, elegance, and preciousness due to its association with jade.
  • Jade has deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and moral integrity.

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