(róu) - A type of jade stone, specifically mentioned in

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róu | 19 strokes | radical:

· róu

A type of jade stone, specifically mentioned in ancient texts as a precious stone similar to jade.

A type of jade stone, specifically mentioned in

Usage highlights

precious jadejade stonejade artifactfine jadejade carvingjade treasure

Synonyms

  • jade (general term)
  • fine jade
  • round jade disk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was carved from fine jade (瓇).
  • Ancient texts mention this precious stone (瓇) among royal treasures.
  • The museum displayed a rare jade artifact (瓇器).

Collocations

  • precious jade(瓇玉)
  • jade stone(瓇石)
  • jade artifact(瓇器)
  • fine jade(美瓇)
  • jade carving(瓇雕)
  • jade treasure(瓇宝)

Idioms

  • As precious as jade(如瓇似宝)
  • Jade and stone distinction(琼瓇之分)
  • Pure jade without flaws(白瓇无瑕)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓇 appears in classical Chinese texts as a specific type of jade stone.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, nobility, and moral integrity.
  • This character is rarely used in modern Chinese but maintains historical significance.

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