琇 (xiù) - Jade-like stone — a fine, jade-like precious stone & often used in names to connote purity, beauty,

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xiù ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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琇 · xiù

Jade-like stone — a fine, jade-like precious stone;

often used in names to connote purity, beauty, and preciousness.

Jade-like stone — a fine, jade-like precious stoneoften used in names to connote purity, beauty,

Usage highlights

JadePrecious jade

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade-like stone (琇).
  • The pendant was made of a beautiful jade-like stone (琇石).
  • In ancient texts, 琇 was mentioned as a type of precious stone (宝玉).

Collocations

  • Jade-like stone(琇石)
  • Precious jade(琇玉)
  • Jade-like quality(琇质)
  • Jade-like beauty(琇美)
  • Jade-like brilliance(琇彩)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(琇质冰心)
  • Jade-like and flower-like(琇花玉叶)
  • Jade-like virtue(琇德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琇 is a character used since ancient times to describe a type of fine, jade-like stone.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, beauty, and moral integrity, and 琇 carries similar connotations.
  • The character is often used in personal names, particularly for females, to express wishes for purity and preciousness.

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