璳 (tián) - Jade — specifically refers to a type of & a precious stone

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tián ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

璳 · tián

Jade — specifically refers to a type of jade;

a precious stone;

often used in names to convey beauty, purity, and value.

Jade — specifically refers to a type ofa precious stoneoften used in names to convey beauty, purity,

Usage highlights

Jade stoneJade carvingJade pendantJade artifactJade purityJade beauty

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 瑶— precious jade

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (common, not precious)
  • 瓦— tile (cheap, common material)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of jade (璳).
  • Her name contains the character for jade (璳) to symbolize purity.
  • Jade carvings are highly valued in Chinese art (璳雕).
  • He gifted a jade pendant (璳佩) as a token of affection.

Collocations

  • Jade stone(璳石)
  • Jade carving(璳雕)
  • Jade pendant(璳佩)
  • Jade artifact(璳器)
  • Jade purity(璳洁)
  • Jade beauty(璳美)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(洁白如璳)
  • Jade-like quality(璳质)
  • Jade and gold(璳金)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and beauty.
  • The character 璳 is used in names to impart qualities of nobility, elegance, and preciousness.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade is believed to have protective qualities and is often used in jewelry and artifacts.

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