璎 (yīng) - Jade-like stone & refers to precious gemstones, particularly jade or gem

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yīng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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璎 · yīng

Jade-like stone;

refers to precious gemstones, particularly jade or gem ornaments, often used in necklaces or decorative items.

Jade-like stonerefers to precious gemstones, particularly jade or gem

Usage highlights

Jade necklacePrecious gemsPearl and jade ornamentsJadeGem decorationsJade pendants

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a necklace of jade-like stones (璎珞).
  • The jewelry was adorned with precious gems (璎玉).
  • Ancient ornaments often featured jade pendants (珠璎).

Collocations

  • Jade necklace(璎珞)
  • Precious gems(璎玉)
  • Pearl and jade ornaments(珠璎)
  • Jade-like stone(璎石)
  • Gem decorations(璎饰)
  • Jade pendants(璎佩)

Idioms

  • Jade and precious stones(璎珠宝玉)
  • Adorned with jade and pearls(珠璎宝饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with precious gemstones and jade in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in Buddhist contexts to refer to ornamental gemstones, particularly in descriptions of heavenly adornments.
  • Appears in classical literature describing luxurious jewelry and royal ornaments.

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