(xún) - A type of beautiful jade & a semi-precious stone.

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xún | 16 strokes | radical:

· xún

A type of beautiful jade;

a semi-precious stone.

A type of beautiful jadea semi-precious stone.

Usage highlights

Xún jadeXún stoneXún beadJade xúnPrecious xúnXún treasure

Synonyms

  • jade
  • fine jade
  • precious jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of xún jade (璕玉).
  • He collected various xún stones (璕石).
  • The jewelry featured xún beads (璕珠).

Collocations

  • Xún jade(璕玉)
  • Xún stone(璕石)
  • Xún bead(璕珠)
  • Jade xún(玉璕)
  • Precious xún(宝璕)
  • Xún treasure(璕宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璕 is a rare character used primarily in classical texts to describe a type of beautiful jade.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often relate to precious stones, jewelry, or valuable objects.

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