瓃 (léi) - A type of jade & often used in names for its precious and

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léi ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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瓃 · léi

A type of jade;

often used in names for its precious and beautiful connotations.

A type of jadeoften used in names for its precious and

Usage highlights

Jade pendantFine jadeJade artifactJade ornamentJade carving

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade
  • 琼— fine jade
  • 琳— beautiful jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name features the character for jade (瓃).
  • She received a jade pendant (玉瓃) as a gift.
  • This ancient artifact is made of fine jade (琼瓃).

Collocations

  • Jade pendant(玉瓃)
  • Fine jade(琼瓃)
  • Jade artifact(瓃器)
  • Jade ornament(瓃饰)
  • Jade carving(瓃雕)

Idioms

  • As pure as jade(琼瓃无瑕)
  • Jade-like quality(瓃质兰心)
  • Precious jade treasure(琼瓃之宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and nobility.
  • Characters with the jade radical (王/玉) often carry positive connotations of beauty, value, and virtue.
  • In naming, jade-related characters are considered auspicious and are often given to express wishes for the child's noble character and precious value.

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