璁 (cōng) - A type of jade, often referring to a & used in classical literature and names.

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cōng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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璁 · cōng

A type of jade, often referring to a jade-like stone;

used in classical literature and names.

A type of jade, often referring to aused in classical literature and names.

Usage highlights

Jade hairpinJade ornamentJadeJade ringJade soundJade color

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade hairpin was exquisite (璁玉簪).
  • He wore a jade ornament (璁饰).
  • The name Yucong (玉璁) combines jade characters.
  • A jade-like stone (璁石).

Collocations

  • Jade hairpin(璁簪)
  • Jade ornament(璁饰)
  • Jade-like stone(璁石)
  • Jade ring(璁环)
  • Jade sound(璁琤)
  • Jade color(璁色)

Idioms

  • Jade hairpin and pearl shoes(璁簪珠履)
  • Jade-like and pearl-like(璁璁璨璨)
  • Jade and jade(璁璁珑珑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璁 is associated with jade in classical Chinese literature and poetry.
  • Often used in names to convey purity, beauty, and noble character.
  • Represents preciousness and elegance, similar to other jade characters.

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