珇 (zǔ) - Fine jade & beautiful jade

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zǔ ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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珇 · zǔ

Fine jade;

beautiful jade;

also refers to a jade ornament on the scabbard of a sword.

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Usage highlights

Fine jadeJade ornamentJade artifactJade carvingJade qualityJade treasure

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑾— fine jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He owns a piece of fine jade (珇玉).
  • The sword's scabbard had jade ornaments (珇饰).
  • The museum displayed ancient jade artifacts (珇器).

Collocations

  • Fine jade(珇玉)
  • Jade ornament(珇饰)
  • Jade artifact(珇器)
  • Jade carving(珇雕)
  • Jade quality(珇质)
  • Jade treasure(珇宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珇 represents high-quality jade in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity, nobility, and virtue.
  • In ancient times, jade ornaments on sword scabbards indicated the owner's high social status.

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