璘 (lín) - Lín — refers to the luster or brilliance & describes the sparkling appearance of precious stones or

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璘 · lín

Lín — refers to the luster or brilliance of jade;

describes the sparkling appearance of precious stones or beautiful patterns.

Lín — refers to the luster or brilliancedescribes the sparkling appearance of precious stones or

Usage highlights

Jade lusterSparkling patternsBrilliant gemstonesRadiant jadeDazzling lightLustrous appearance

Synonyms

  • 琳— beautiful jade; gem
  • 琅— a kind of jade; pure white
  • 璀— sparkling; glittering
  • 璨— brilliant; lustrous

Antonyms

  • 黯— dim; dark; gloomy
  • 晦— obscure; dark; unclear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has a brilliant luster (玉色璘璘).
  • Her dress was adorned with sparkling patterns (璘璘的图案).
  • The gemstones shone with a dazzling brilliance (宝石璘光).
  • Ancient texts describe the radiant beauty of jade (璘玢).

Collocations

  • Jade luster(玉璘)
  • Sparkling patterns(璘斑)
  • Brilliant gemstones(璘石)
  • Radiant jade(璘玢)
  • Dazzling light(璘光)
  • Lustrous appearance(璘彬)

Idioms

  • Jade's brilliant luster(玉色璘璘)
  • Sparkling like jade(璘玢璀璨)
  • Radiant and magnificent(璘璘炳炳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璘 originally described the sparkling luster and beautiful patterns of jade, reflecting the high cultural value placed on jade in Chinese tradition.
  • In classical literature, 璘 was used to depict the radiant beauty of precious stones and luxurious objects.
  • The character embodies the aesthetic appreciation of natural brilliance and refined beauty in Chinese culture.

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