瑩 (yíng) - Lustrous, brilliant, polished & refers to the quality of jade that is

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樱咏

瑩 · yíng

Lustrous, brilliant, polished;

refers to the quality of jade that is clear and bright;

also used to describe something sparkling or gleaming.

Lustrous, brilliant, polishedrefers to the quality of jade that isalso used to describe something sparkling or gleaming.

Usage highlights

Crystal clearSparkling and translucentGlittering dewBright eyesLustrous jadeGlistening tears

Synonyms

  • 晶— crystal, brilliant
  • 莹— lustrous, polished (simplified form)
  • 亮— bright, shining

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has a brilliant luster (晶莹的玉石).
  • Her eyes were bright and clear (晶莹的眼睛).
  • The crystal is transparent and sparkling (晶莹剔透的水晶).
  • The dew on the leaves looked like pearls (晶莹的露珠).

Collocations

  • Crystal clear(晶莹剔透)
  • Sparkling and translucent(晶莹透亮)
  • Glittering dew(晶莹的露珠)
  • Bright eyes(晶莹的眼睛)
  • Lustrous jade(晶莹的玉石)
  • Glistening tears(晶莹的泪珠)

Idioms

  • Crystal clear and bright(晶莹剔透)
  • As clear as crystal(晶莹如玉)
  • Sparkling and translucent(晶莹璀璨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with high-quality jade that is clear and luminous, symbolizing purity and moral integrity.
  • Often used in poetic descriptions of natural phenomena like dew, tears, or starlight to convey beauty and clarity.
  • Considered an auspicious character in names, implying brightness, intelligence, and refinement.

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