() - A type of pearl & also refers to a precious jade-like substance in

Tone 2

qú | 15 strokes | radical:

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A type of pearl;

also refers to a precious jade-like substance in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of pearlalso refers to a precious jade-like substance in

Usage highlights

precious pearljaderare pearlpearl treasurepearl ornament

Synonyms

  • pearl
  • treasure, precious
  • treasure, jewel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The necklace was adorned with precious pearls (璖).
  • Ancient texts mention treasures made of jade and pearl-like substances (璖).
  • He collected rare minerals and pearls (璖) for study.

Collocations

  • precious pearl(璖珠)
  • jade-like pearl(玉璖)
  • rare pearl(珍璖)
  • pearl treasure(璖宝)
  • pearl ornament(璖饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璖 appears in classical Chinese texts describing precious materials and treasures.
  • The character combines the jade radical with a phonetic component, emphasizing its precious nature.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, pearls and jade symbolize purity, wealth, and nobility.

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