珻 (méi) - Mei — an archaic term for a type & also used in personal names.

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珻 · méi

Mei — an archaic term for a type of jade-like stone;

also used in personal names.

Mei — an archaic term for a typealso used in personal names.

Usage highlights

Mei stoneJade meiPrecious meiMei jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (more common and general term)
  • 琼— fine jade, beautiful jade
  • 瑶— precious jade, beautiful jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This ancient artifact is made of mei stone (珻石).
  • The name contains the character Mei (珻) for jade.
  • He collects various jade-like minerals including mei (珻).

Collocations

  • Mei stone(珻石)
  • Jade mei(玉珻)
  • Precious mei(宝珻)
  • Mei jade(珻玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 珻 refers to a jade-like stone, similar to but distinct from true jade (玉).
  • In ancient times, various stone types were classified with specific characters based on appearance and quality.
  • Used in personal names to convey the positive qualities associated with jade: purity, beauty, and moral integrity.

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