(róu) - A type of fine jade & often used in names to denote preciousness, purity,

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róu | 13 strokes | radical:

· róu

A type of fine jade;

often used in names to denote preciousness, purity, and beauty.

A type of fine jadeoften used in names to denote preciousness, purity,

Usage highlights

Jade stonePrecious jadeJadeJade ornamentFine jadeJade quality

Synonyms

  • jade (more common general term)
  • fine jade; excellent
  • beautiful jade

Antonyms

  • stone (common, unrefined)
  • gravel; pebble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade (瑈).
  • The antique was made of fine jade (瑈玉).
  • It signifies purity and elegance (纯洁优雅的瑈).

Collocations

  • Jade stone(瑈玉)
  • Precious jade(宝瑈)
  • Jade-like purity(瑈洁)
  • Jade ornament(瑈饰)
  • Fine jade(美瑈)
  • Jade quality(瑈质)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(如玉之瑈)
  • Jade-like virtue(瑈德)
  • Precious as jade(如瑈如宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade (玉) has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and purity.
  • Characters with the 玉 (jade) radical often carry connotations of preciousness, moral integrity, and refinement.
  • Using 瑈 in a name imparts a classical, elegant, and virtuous quality.

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