瓅 (lì) - Lì — the sound of jade or precious & describes the tinkling or clinking sound of jade

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lì ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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瓅 · lì

Lì — the sound of jade or precious stones clinking together;

describes the tinkling or clinking sound of jade pendants or ornaments.

Lì — the sound of jade or preciousdescribes the tinkling or clinking sound of jade

Usage highlights

Tinkling of jadeJade pendants clinkingCrisp jade soundHarmonious jade soundJade ornamentsPrecious stone clinking

Synonyms

  • 玲— tinkling of jade
  • 琅— clinking sound of stones or jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade pendants made a tinkling sound (玲珑瓅璁).
  • The sound of jade ornaments was crisp and clear (琼琚之瓅).
  • Ancient ceremonial jades produced harmonious sounds (礼玉瓅然).

Collocations

  • Tinkling of jade(琼瓅)
  • Jade pendants clinking(佩玉瓅瓅)
  • Crisp jade sound(清瓅)
  • Harmonious jade sound(和瓅)
  • Jade ornaments(玉瓅)
  • Precious stone clinking(宝瓅)

Idioms

  • The tinkling of jade pendants(佩玉瓅瓅)
  • Jade ornaments producing clear sounds(琼琚瓅然)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Associated with ancient Chinese jade culture, where jade was highly valued for its beauty and symbolic meaning.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing the sounds made by jade ornaments in ceremonial contexts.
  • Represents refinement and elegance in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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