珺 (jùn) - Jun — a type of beautiful jade & often used in names to symbolize purity, nobility,

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jùn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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珺 · jùn

Jun — a type of beautiful jade;

often used in names to symbolize purity, nobility, and preciousness.

Jun — a type of beautiful jadeoften used in names to symbolize purity, nobility,

Usage highlights

Beautiful jadeJadeJade purityJade splendorJade virtueJade treasure

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (more general term)
  • 琼— fine jade, red jade
  • 琳— beautiful jade, gem
  • 瑶— precious jade, agate

Antonyms

  • 石— stone, rock (ordinary vs precious)
  • 瓦— tile, earthenware (common vs valuable)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade (珺).
  • This jade artifact is exquisite (珺玉).
  • The name Junyu combines jade with jade (珺玉).
  • He gave his daughter a name meaning beautiful jade (珺).

Collocations

  • Beautiful jade(珺玉)
  • Jade-like quality(珺质)
  • Jade purity(珺洁)
  • Jade splendor(珺华)
  • Jade virtue(珺德)
  • Jade treasure(珺宝)

Idioms

  • Pure as jade(冰清玉珺)
  • Jade-like virtue(珺德如玉)
  • Jade and pearl(珺珠联璧)
  • Jade tree facing wind(玉树临珺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing moral integrity, beauty, and nobility.
  • Characters containing the jade radical (王/玉) are commonly used in names, especially female names, to denote preciousness and virtue.
  • 珺 specifically refers to a fine, beautiful type of jade, making it particularly elegant for naming.

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