珑 (lóng) - A type of ancient jade used in rituals & describes something clear, bright, or resplendent

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lóng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 王

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珑 · lóng

A type of ancient jade used in rituals;

describes something clear, bright, or resplendent;

often used in names to suggest clarity, brilliance, or preciousness.

A type of ancient jade used in ritualsdescribes something clear, bright, or resplendentoften used in names to suggest clarity, brilliance,

Usage highlights

Exquisite and cleverClear and transparentJadeDragonResplendent jadeBright and clear

Synonyms

  • 玲— Tinkling of jade; exquisite
  • 璁— Jade-like stone; clear and bright
  • 琅— A type of jade; pure and white

Antonyms

  • 浊— Turbid; muddy
  • 暗— Dark; dim

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade artifact is exquisitely carved (玲珑的玉器).
  • Her mind is clever and quick-witted (玲珑剔透).
  • The crystal appears clear and bright (珑璁).
  • The dragon-shaped ornament is finely detailed (珑珑).

Collocations

  • Exquisite and clever(玲珑)
  • Clear and transparent(珑璁)
  • Jade-like clarity(珑玲)
  • Dragon-shaped jade(珑形)
  • Resplendent jade(珑玉)
  • Bright and clear(珑明)

Idioms

  • Exquisite and clever(玲珑剔透)
  • Small and exquisite(小巧玲珑)
  • Eight-sided exquisite(八面玲珑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of ancient jade used in rituals, often carved with dragon patterns.
  • In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes virtue, purity, and nobility, so characters with the jade radical often carry positive connotations.
  • The character is frequently used in names to suggest clarity, intelligence, and preciousness.

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