瑓 (liàn) - A type of jade & a precious stone.

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liàn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑓 · liàn

A type of jade;

a precious stone.

A type of jadea precious stone.

Usage highlights

lian jadeprecious lianjade lianlian stonelian artifact

Synonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of a rare jade called lian (瑓).
  • He collected various jade specimens including lian (瑓).
  • The museum displayed a lian (瑓) seal from the ancient period.

Collocations

  • lian jade(瑓玉)
  • precious lian(宝瑓)
  • jade lian(玉瑓)
  • lian stone(瑓石)
  • lian artifact(瑓器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade holds significant cultural value in Chinese history, symbolizing virtue, beauty, and nobility.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often relate to precious stones, jewelry, or valuable objects.

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