珅 (shēn) - A type of beautiful jade & also used in personal names, most famously as

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shēn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

上姝

珅 · shēn

A type of beautiful jade;

also used in personal names, most famously as part of the name of Heshen (和珅), a prominent and corrupt Qing dynasty official.

A type of beautiful jadealso used in personal names, most famously as

Usage highlights

HeshenJade shenShen jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 璧— a flat, round ceremonial jade disk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name Heshen (和珅) is famous in Qing dynasty history.
  • It is a character used in given names (珅).
  • The gemstone has a beautiful luster (玉珅).

Collocations

  • Heshen(和珅)
  • Jade shen(玉珅)
  • Shen jade(珅玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is associated with jade, which in Chinese culture symbolizes nobility, beauty, and virtue.
  • Its notoriety is largely tied to Heshen, a historical figure synonymous with corruption and immense wealth during the Qianlong Emperor's reign.

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