珘 (zhōu) - A type of jade & a precious stone.

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zhōu ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

志

珘 · zhōu

A type of jade;

a precious stone.

A type of jadea precious stone.

Usage highlights

Jade 珘Precious 珘Rare 珘Stone 珘

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of a rare jade (珘).
  • He collected various precious stones, including 珘.
  • The ancient text mentions a jade-like stone called 珘.

Collocations

  • Jade 珘(玉珘)
  • Precious 珘(宝珘)
  • Rare 珘(稀珘)
  • Stone 珘(石珘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珘 is a rare character referring to a specific type of jade or precious stone.
  • In Chinese culture, jade (玉) is highly valued and symbolizes purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • Characters with the 王 (jade) radical often relate to precious stones, jade, or valuable objects.

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