琬 (wǎn) - Jade — a fine, unblemished type of jade & often used metaphorically for virtue, beauty, and purity.

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琬 · wǎn

Jade — a fine, unblemished type of jade;

often used metaphorically for virtue, beauty, and purity.

Jade — a fine, unblemished type of jadeoften used metaphorically for virtue, beauty, and purity.

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine red jade; precious
  • 琳— beautiful jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (common, unrefined)
  • 瓦— tile (common, cheap)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a bracelet made of fine jade (琬玉).
  • The name signifies purity and virtue (如琬似瑛).
  • An ancient jade artifact (琬琰) was discovered.
  • The poem described her beauty as being like jade (琬姿).

Collocations

  • Jade and virtue(琬琰)
  • Jade-like beauty(琬姿)
  • Jade pendant(琬佩)
  • Fine jade(琬玉)
  • Jade ornament(琬饰)
  • Jade tablet(琬圭)

Idioms

  • As virtuous and beautiful as jade(如琬似瑛)
  • Jade and ivory(琬琰之质)
  • A heart of jade(琬心)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade was highly valued not just for its beauty but as a symbol of moral integrity and purity.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often carry connotations of preciousness, virtue, and nobility.
  • 琬 was historically used in names, particularly female names, to denote beauty and virtuous character.

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