瑛 (yīng) - Ying — a type of jade-like precious stone & jade luster

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瑛 · yīng

Ying — a type of jade-like precious stone;

jade luster;

used metaphorically for something precious or outstanding.

Ying — a type of jade-like precious stonejade lusterused metaphorically for something precious or outstanding.

Usage highlights

Ying jadeYing stoneYing splendorYing splendor and jade qualityJade yingYing and jade

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ring is set with a beautiful ying stone (瑛石).
  • She has a name containing ying (瑛) to signify preciousness.
  • The jade has a brilliant luster (玉有瑛华).

Collocations

  • Ying jade(瑛玉)
  • Ying stone(瑛石)
  • Ying splendor(瑛华)
  • Ying splendor and jade quality(瑛瑜)
  • Jade ying(琼瑛)
  • Ying and jade(瑛瑶)

Idioms

  • Ying splendor and jade quality(瑛瑜并陈)
  • Jade ying and beautiful stone(琼瑛美石)
  • Ying splendor shines forth(瑛华焕发)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient Chinese culture, ying referred to the luster or brilliance of jade, symbolizing beauty and preciousness.
  • The character is often used in female names to denote beauty, purity, and preciousness, akin to jade.
  • Ying is associated with positive attributes such as brilliance, elegance, and moral integrity in classical texts.

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