(xiān) - A type of jade or precious stone & also used in names.

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xiān | 10 strokes | radical:

· xiān

A type of jade or precious stone;

also used in names.

A type of jade or precious stonealso used in names.

Usage highlights

Jade stonePrecious jadeJade ornament

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name includes the character for jade (珗).
  • It is a rare type of precious stone (珗石).
  • Used in classical texts to denote a specific kind of jade.

Collocations

  • Jade stone(珗石)
  • Precious jade(宝玉珗)
  • Jade ornament(珗饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Characters with the 'jade' radical (王/玉) often symbolize beauty, virtue, and preciousness in Chinese culture.
  • Used in personal names to impart a sense of value and elegance.

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