璡 (jìn) - Jade-like stone — a type of beautiful stone

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jìn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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璡 · jìn

Jade-like stone — a type of beautiful stone resembling jade, often used in ancient texts to describe precious gemstones.

Jade-like stone — a type of beautiful stone

Usage highlights

jaderesembling jadeprecious jade

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 石— ordinary stone
  • 砾— gravel, pebble

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of jade-like stone (璡).
  • He collected various precious stones including jade-like stones (璡石).
  • The ancient text mentioned a jade-like gem (璡玉).
  • This mineral specimen resembles jade (似璡).

Collocations

  • jade-like stone(璡石)
  • jade-like gem(璡玉)
  • resembling jade(似璡)
  • precious jade-like stone(宝璡)
  • jade-like quality(璡质)
  • jade-like appearance(璡貌)

Idioms

  • As precious as jade(如璡似宝)
  • Jade-like and pearl-bright(璡珠辉映)
  • Pure as jade stone(清如璡石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 璡 appears in classical Chinese texts describing precious stones that resemble jade but are distinct from true jade (玉).
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade-like stones were highly valued for their beauty and were often used in decorative objects and jewelry.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its classical elegance in literary contexts.

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