琉 (liú) - Glazed tile & precious stone

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琉 · liú

Glazed tile;

precious stone;

refers to colored glaze or glass-like material.

Glazed tileprecious stonerefers to colored glaze or glass-like material.

Usage highlights

Colored glazeGlazed tileGlassGlazeCrystalPorcelain

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 陶— pottery (unglazed, rough)
  • 土— earth (natural, unrefined)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The roof was covered with glazed tiles (琉璃瓦).
  • She wore a beautiful glass bracelet (琉璃手镯).
  • The palace features intricate colored glaze decorations (琉璃装饰).
  • This material is similar to colored glass (类似琉璃).

Collocations

  • Colored glaze(琉璃)
  • Glazed tile(琉璃瓦)
  • Glass(玻璃)
  • Glaze(釉)
  • Crystal(水晶)
  • Porcelain(瓷器)

Idioms

  • Eyes like colored glaze(眼如琉璃)
  • Heart transparent as glass(心如琉璃)
  • World of colored glaze(琉璃世界)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琉璃 (liúlí) has been used in Chinese architecture and art for centuries, particularly in palace and temple decorations.
  • In Buddhism, colored glaze is sometimes associated with purity and transparency.
  • The term often conveys a sense of preciousness and beauty in literary contexts.

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