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