琎 (jìn) - Jin — a type of jade or precious & used in names to convey beauty, value, and

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jìn ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

琎 · jìn

Jin — a type of jade or precious stone;

used in names to convey beauty, value, and refinement.

Jin — a type of jade or preciousused in names to convey beauty, value, and

Usage highlights

Precious jadeJadeJade ornamentRare jade stoneJade treasureJade purity

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (more common term for jade)
  • 琼— fine jade; beautiful jade
  • 琳— beautiful jade; gem

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (ordinary, as opposed to precious jade)
  • 瓦— tile (common, as opposed to precious)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name includes the character for jade (琎).
  • This ancient artifact was carved from a rare jade (琎).
  • Her name uses the character 琎 to symbolize purity and value.
  • In classical texts, 琎 refers to a fine quality jade.

Collocations

  • Precious jade(琎玉)
  • Jade-like quality(琎质)
  • Jade ornament(琎饰)
  • Rare jade stone(琎石)
  • Jade treasure(琎宝)
  • Jade purity(琎洁)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(琎玉无瑕)
  • Jade-like virtue(琎德)
  • Treasure among jades(琎中之宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes nobility, perfection, constancy, and immortality.
  • Characters with the jade radical often appear in names to convey positive qualities and high value.
  • The character 琎 is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical contexts and names.

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