珃 (rǎn) - A type of jade & a precious stone used in ancient times.

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rǎn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

珃 · rǎn

A type of jade;

a precious stone used in ancient times.

A type of jadea precious stone used in ancient times.

Usage highlights

Jade stoneJade ornamentPrecious jadeJade artifactJade carving

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 璧— round flat jade disk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of jade (珃).
  • Ancient nobles often wore jade ornaments (珃饰).
  • This piece of jade (珃) has a beautiful texture.

Collocations

  • Jade stone(珃石)
  • Jade ornament(珃饰)
  • Precious jade(宝珃)
  • Jade artifact(珃器)
  • Jade carving(珃雕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing virtue, purity, and nobility.
  • In ancient times, jade was believed to possess protective qualities and was often used in rituals and burials.
  • The character 珃 appears in classical texts and historical records referring to specific types of jade.

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