瓑 (lì) - A type of jade & also refers to a black jade or dark-colored

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lì ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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瓑 · lì

A type of jade;

also refers to a black jade or dark-colored jade in ancient Chinese texts.

A type of jadealso refers to a black jade or dark-colored

Usage highlights

Jade 瓑Dark jadeAncient 瓑Jade artifactRare 瓑

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (general term)
  • 碧玉— green jade

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed a rare jade artifact (瓑玉 artifact).
  • He collected ancient jade pieces including a dark 瓑 (瓑 piece).
  • This type of jade is mentioned in classical texts (古典文献中的瓑).

Collocations

  • Jade 瓑(瓑玉)
  • Dark jade(黑瓑)
  • Ancient 瓑(古瓑)
  • Jade artifact(瓑器)
  • Rare 瓑(珍瓑)

Idioms

  • None specifically documented for this rare character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓑 is a rare character primarily found in classical Chinese texts referring to specific types of jade.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity, moral integrity, and beauty.
  • The character appears more frequently in historical and archaeological contexts than in modern usage.

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