琦 (qí) - Rare jade & precious gem

琦Tone 2

qí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

琦 · qí

Rare jade;

precious gem;

extraordinary;

outstanding;

used metaphorically for a person of exceptional talent or virtue.

Rare jadeprecious gemextraordinary

Usage highlights

Precious jadeRare treasureExtraordinary talentBeautiful gemRare and preciousJade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade; precious stone
  • 珍— treasure; precious
  • 宝— treasure; jewel
  • 瑰— rare; extraordinary; rose-colored jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone; common rock (opposite of precious jade)
  • 俗— common; vulgar (opposite of extraordinary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a rare talent (奇才) in the field.
  • She received a beautiful piece of jade (美玉) as a gift.
  • This is a unique and precious stone (瑰琦).
  • The ancient text describes a mythical gem (琦玮).

Collocations

  • Precious jade(琦玉)
  • Rare treasure(琦珍)
  • Extraordinary talent(琦才)
  • Beautiful gem(瑰琦)
  • Rare and precious(琦玮)
  • Jade-like virtue(琦行)

Idioms

  • Rare treasures and unusual objects(瑰意琦行)
  • Extraordinary thoughts and outstanding conduct(瑰意琦行)
  • A person of outstanding talent and virtue(琦才玮貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade was highly valued not just for its beauty but as a symbol of virtue and moral integrity.
  • Characters with the 王 (jade) radical often carry connotations of preciousness, beauty, and rarity.
  • Using 琦 in a name expresses the hope that the person will be as valuable and virtuous as fine jade.

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