琪 (qí) - Fine jade & a type of precious jade

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qí ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

七器

琪 · qí

Fine jade;

a type of precious jade;

used metaphorically for something beautiful, rare, or outstanding.

Fine jadea type of precious jadeused metaphorically for something beautiful, rare, or outstanding.

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Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade; red jade
  • 瑶— precious jade
  • 瑰— rare; marvelous; rose-colored jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (common, as opposed to precious jade)
  • 砾— gravel; pebble (small, insignificant stone)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade (琪).
  • The treasure was like a piece of fine jade (琪玉).
  • He is an outstanding talent, a jewel among men (人中琪).

Collocations

  • Fine jade(琪玉)
  • Jade-like beauty(琪华)
  • Jade-like splendor(琪琚)
  • Jade-like virtue(琪德)
  • Jade tree(琪树)
  • Jade flower(琪花)

Idioms

  • Jade trees and marvelous flowers(琪花瑶草)
  • Jade trees facing the wind(琪树临风)
  • Jade splendor and pearl splendor(琪华珠彩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • The character 琪 is often used in personal names to convey preciousness and outstanding quality.
  • It appears in classical literature and poetry to describe rare and beautiful things.

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