瑪 (mǎ) - Jade — refers to agate, a type of

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Jade — refers to agate, a type of chalcedony quartz with banded patterns, prized as a semi-precious stone in Chinese culture.

Jade — refers to agate, a type of

Usage highlights

AgateAgate braceletAgate carvingAgate geodeAgate patternsRed agate

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term for precious stones)
  • 寶石— gemstone, precious stone
  • 瑙— agate (usually paired with 瑪)

Antonyms

  • 石— stone, rock (ordinary, non-precious)
  • 土— earth, soil (common, not precious)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore an agate bracelet (瑪瑙手鐲).
  • This mineral specimen shows beautiful agate bands (瑪瑙條帶).
  • Agate is often used in carvings and jewelry (瑪瑙雕刻).
  • The agate geode contains crystal formations (瑪瑙晶洞).

Collocations

  • Agate(瑪瑙)
  • Agate bracelet(瑪瑙手鐲)
  • Agate carving(瑪瑙雕刻)
  • Agate geode(瑪瑙晶洞)
  • Agate patterns(瑪瑙紋理)
  • Red agate(紅瑪瑙)

Idioms

  • As beautiful as agate(如瑪瑙般美麗)
  • Agate-like patterns(瑪瑙花紋)
  • Precious as agate(珍貴如瑪瑙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Agate has been valued in Chinese culture for centuries as a semi-precious stone with protective and decorative properties.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine and beliefs, agate was thought to have calming and balancing effects.
  • The character 瑪 is often used in feminine names to suggest beauty, preciousness, and elegance.

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