琂 (yán) - A type of beautiful jade & often used in names to denote purity, elegance,

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yán ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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琂 · yán

A type of beautiful jade;

often used in names to denote purity, elegance, and preciousness.

A type of beautiful jadeoften used in names to denote purity, elegance,

Usage highlights

Jade gemPure as jadeJadeJade pendantJade ornamentJade treasure

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 琳— beautiful jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (ordinary, as opposed to precious jade)
  • 砾— gravel (coarse, as opposed to refined jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade (琂).
  • This ancient artifact is made of fine jade (琂).
  • The name 琂玉 (Yányù) means 'jade gem'.
  • He gave her a pendant carved from 琂.

Collocations

  • Jade gem(琂玉)
  • Pure as jade(琂洁)
  • Jade-like quality(琂质)
  • Jade pendant(琂佩)
  • Jade ornament(琂饰)
  • Jade treasure(琂宝)

Idioms

  • Pure as jade and white as ivory(琂洁象牙)
  • Jade-like virtue and orchid-like heart(琂德兰心)
  • The sound of jade striking(琂琂有声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often appear in names to convey positive qualities and aesthetic appeal.
  • The character 琂 specifically refers to a fine type of jade, making it particularly elegant for naming purposes.

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