瑮 (lì) - A type of jade with orderly grain patterns & refers to the orderly arrangement of jade's grain.

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lì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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瑮 · lì

A type of jade with orderly grain patterns;

refers to the orderly arrangement of jade's grain.

A type of jade with orderly grain patternsrefers to the orderly arrangement of jade's grain.

Usage highlights

Jade grainOrderly as jade grainJade with grain patternsFineJade texture

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 理— grain; texture (in jade)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has fine grain patterns (玉瑮).
  • The orderly arrangement resembles jade grain (如瑮之有序).
  • Ancient texts mention jade with grain (古籍载有瑮玉).

Collocations

  • Jade grain(玉瑮)
  • Orderly as jade grain(如瑮有序)
  • Jade with grain patterns(有瑮之玉)
  • Fine-grained jade(细瑮)
  • Jade texture(瑮理)

Idioms

  • Orderly as jade grain(如瑮之序)
  • Jade's fine patterns(玉瑮之纹)
  • Grain patterns clear(瑮理分明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, jade was highly valued not just for beauty but for symbolic meanings - order, purity, and virtue.
  • Characters with the jade radical often relate to precious stones, beauty, or moral qualities.
  • The character 瑮 specifically emphasizes the orderly, patterned quality of jade rather than just its material value.

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