琥 (hǔ) - Amber — a fossilized tree resin prized as & also refers to a type of jade-like stone

琥Tone 3

hǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

琥 · hǔ

Amber — a fossilized tree resin prized as a gemstone;

also refers to a type of jade-like stone;

appears in the name of a tiger-shaped jade tally used in ancient China.

Amber — a fossilized tree resin prized asalso refers to a type of jade-like stoneappears in the name of a tiger-shaped jade

Usage highlights

AmberTigerAmber colorAmber pendantAmber fossilAmber bead

Synonyms

  • 琥珀— amber (the gemstone)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The necklace is made of amber (琥珀).
  • Amber is a beautiful fossilized resin (琥珀).
  • He owns a piece of tiger-shaped jade (琥).
  • Amber can sometimes contain ancient insects (琥珀).

Collocations

  • Amber(琥珀)
  • Tiger-shaped jade tally(玉琥)
  • Amber color(琥珀色)
  • Amber pendant(琥珀吊坠)
  • Amber fossil(琥珀化石)
  • Amber bead(琥珀珠)

Idioms

  • Amber picks up dust(琥珀拾尘)
  • Tiger tally and dragon tablet(琥符龙节)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, 琥 referred to a tiger-shaped jade tally used in rituals, one of the 'Six Ritual Jades' (六瑞).
  • Amber (琥珀) has been valued in China for centuries as both ornament and in traditional medicine.
  • The character combines the 'jade' radical (王/玉) with 虎 (tiger), reflecting its association with tiger-shaped jade artifacts.

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