(jiǎn) - A type of jade & refers to a specific variety of precious stone

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jiǎn | 13 strokes | radical:

· jiǎn

A type of jade;

refers to a specific variety of precious stone in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of jaderefers to a specific variety of precious stone

Usage highlights

瑐玉玉瑐瑐石宝瑐瑐饰

Synonyms

  • jade (general term)
  • fine jade
  • disc-shaped jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of fine jade (瑐玉).
  • He collected various types of jade stones (玉石), including 瑐.
  • Ancient texts mention 瑐 as a precious material for royal seals.

Collocations

  • jiǎn yù(瑐玉)
  • yù jiǎn(玉瑐)
  • jiǎn shí(瑐石)
  • bǎo jiǎn(宝瑐)
  • jiǎn shì(瑐饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瑐 appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of jade, though it is not among the most commonly referenced jade varieties.
  • Like other jade characters, 瑐 carries connotations of purity, beauty, and value in Chinese culture.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but maintains historical significance in the context of jade classification.

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