(quán) - A type of jade & also refers to a ring or bracelet made

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quán | 13 strokes | radical:

· quán

A type of jade;

also refers to a ring or bracelet made of jade.

A type of jadealso refers to a ring or bracelet made

Usage highlights

Jade ringJade braceletRare jadeWhite jadeJade artifact

Synonyms

  • jade
  • ring; circle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient jade ring (瑔).
  • She wore a beautiful jade bracelet (玉瑔).
  • This artifact is made of a rare type of jade (瑔玉).

Collocations

  • Jade ring(玉瑔)
  • Jade bracelet(瑔镯)
  • Rare jade(珍瑔)
  • White jade(白瑔)
  • Jade artifact(瑔器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has held significant cultural value in China for millennia, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and beauty.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often relate to precious stones, jewelry, or desirable qualities.

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