瑳 (cuō) - polished, lustrous, bright & refers to the quality of jade being finely

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瑳 · cuō

polished, lustrous, bright;

refers to the quality of jade being finely polished and gleaming

polished, lustrous, brightrefers to the quality of jade being finely

Usage highlights

finely polished jadebright and white teethgleaming gemstonepolished and beautifullustrous appearance

Synonyms

  • 璀— sparkling, glittering (of gems)
  • 璨— bright, lustrous (of jewels)
  • 莹— jade-like luster, polished

Antonyms

  • 糙— coarse, rough, unpolished
  • 黯— dim, dull, lacking brightness

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade is finely polished (玉色瑳).
  • Her teeth are white and bright (齿如瓠犀, 螓首蛾眉, 巧笑倩兮, 美目盼兮 - from Classic of Poetry, describing beauty with 瑳-like qualities).
  • The gemstone has a brilliant luster (宝石瑳然).

Collocations

  • finely polished jade(玉色瑳)
  • bright and white teeth(齿如瓠犀, implied 瑳)
  • gleaming gemstone(宝石瑳然)
  • polished and beautiful(瑳兮瑳兮)
  • lustrous appearance(色泽瑳瑳)

Idioms

  • As bright and beautiful as finely polished jade(瑳兮瑳兮)
  • White teeth gleaming like melon seeds(齿如瓠犀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described the fine polish and luster of jade in classical texts.
  • Used in the Classic of Poetry to metaphorically describe beautiful white teeth.
  • Carries connotations of refinement, beauty, and meticulous craftsmanship.

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