瑊 (jiān) - A type of jade & often used in ancient texts to refer to

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jiān ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑊 · jiān

A type of jade;

often used in ancient texts to refer to a precious, fine jade.

A type of jadeoften used in ancient texts to refer to

Usage highlights

Jade stoneJade sealJade pieceFine jadeJade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 璧— disc-shaped jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of exquisite jade (瑊玉).
  • He collected ancient jade seals (瑊印).
  • This piece resembles the jade mentioned in classics (如瑊).

Collocations

  • Jade stone(瑊石)
  • Jade seal(瑊印)
  • Jade piece(瑊玉)
  • Fine jade(瑊璧)
  • Jade-like quality(瑊质)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瑊 appears in classical Chinese texts describing precious jade objects.
  • In ancient China, jade symbolized virtue, purity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the 王 (jade) radical often relate to precious stones or fine qualities.

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