珆 (yí) - A type of jade & also refers to a jade-like stone or jade

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yí ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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珆 · yí

A type of jade;

also refers to a jade-like stone or jade ornament.

A type of jadealso refers to a jade-like stone or jade

Usage highlights

Ancient jadeJade pendantJade ornamentJadeFine jadeJade carving

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade artifact (古珆) was carefully preserved.
  • She wore a jade pendant (珆佩) around her neck.
  • This stone resembles jade (似珆之石).
  • The museum displayed various jade ornaments (珆饰).

Collocations

  • Ancient jade(古珆)
  • Jade pendant(珆佩)
  • Jade ornament(珆饰)
  • Jade-like stone(似珆石)
  • Fine jade(美珆)
  • Jade carving(珆雕)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(如珆之纯)
  • Jade and stone together(珆石俱焚)
  • Jade virtues(珆德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the jade radical often relate to precious stones, ornaments, or virtuous qualities.
  • 珆 represents a specific type of jade or jade-like material, reflecting the importance of jade in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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