(bīn) - A type of jade & refers to the luster or pattern of jade

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· bīn

A type of jade;

refers to the luster or pattern of jade;

also used in names.

A type of jaderefers to the luster or pattern of jadealso used in names.

Usage highlights

Jade lusterPatterned jadeJade

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has a beautiful luster (璸玉).
  • This is a type of patterned jade (璸玉).
  • It is used in classical names (璸璸).

Collocations

  • Jade luster(璸玉)
  • Patterned jade(璸玉)
  • Jade-like quality(璸璸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with jade, which symbolizes purity, virtue, and nobility in Chinese culture.
  • Used in classical and literary contexts, often in names to convey elegance and refinement.

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