瑆 (xīng) - A type of jade that appears bright and

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xīng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

瑆 · xīng

A type of jade that appears bright and lustrous, especially when referring to the sparkling quality of jade.

A type of jade that appears bright and

Usage highlights

Bright jadeJadeSparkling gemJade glowPrecious jadeJade quality

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 莹— lustrous, crystal-clear (often of jade)
  • 璀— sparkling, glittering

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient jade artifact had a beautiful 瑆 glow (瑆玉).
  • He described the gemstone as having a 瑆-like brilliance (如瑆的宝石).
  • In poetry, the moon is sometimes compared to a 瑆 in the sky (月如瑆).

Collocations

  • Bright jade(瑆玉)
  • Jade-like luster(瑆光)
  • Sparkling gem(瑆石)
  • Jade glow(瑆辉)
  • Precious jade(宝瑆)
  • Jade quality(瑆质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瑆 is a rare character primarily used in classical Chinese texts and poetry to describe the luminous quality of jade.
  • Jade has deep cultural significance in China, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the 王 (jade) radical often relate to precious stones, jewels, or desirable qualities.

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