琜 (lái) - An ancient type of jade & a rare character used in classical texts and

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lái ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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琜 · lái

An ancient type of jade;

a rare character used in classical texts and sometimes in names.

An ancient type of jadea rare character used in classical texts and

Usage highlights

Rare jadeJade artifactAncient jadePrecious stoneJade carving

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 璧— round flat jade disc

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of a rare jade called 琜 (琜).
  • He had the character 琜 in his name (名字中有琜).
  • This type of jade 琜 was mentioned in old texts (古籍中提到的琜).

Collocations

  • Rare jade(琜玉)
  • Jade artifact(琜器)
  • Ancient jade(古琜)
  • Precious stone(宝石琜)
  • Jade carving(琜雕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 琜 is a rare character primarily associated with jade in classical Chinese contexts.
  • Jade holds significant cultural value in China, symbolizing purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • Due to its rarity, 琜 may be used in modern names to convey uniqueness and classical elegance.

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