(ruǎn) - A type of fine jade or precious stone & often used to describe beautiful jade in classical

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ruǎn | 13 strokes | radical:

· ruǎn

A type of fine jade or precious stone;

often used to describe beautiful jade in classical texts.

A type of fine jade or precious stoneoften used to describe beautiful jade in classical

Usage highlights

fine jadeprecious stonebeautiful jadejade qualityjade carvingjade ornament

Synonyms

  • jade
  • fine jade
  • precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bracelet was made of fine jade (瑌玉).
  • He collected various precious stones including jade (收集各种瑌石).
  • The artifact was carved from beautiful jade (用美瑌雕刻).

Collocations

  • fine jade(瑌玉)
  • precious stone(瑌石)
  • beautiful jade(美瑌)
  • jade quality(瑌质)
  • jade carving(瑌雕)
  • jade ornament(瑌饰)

Idioms

  • As pure as fine jade(莹洁如瑌)
  • Jade-like virtue(瑌德)
  • Precious as jade stone(珍如瑌石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade represents purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • Characters with the jade radical often relate to precious stones, jewelry, or valuable objects.
  • 瑌 appears in classical texts describing high-quality jade materials.

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