瓔 (yīng) - Ying — refers to a type of precious & specifically jade-like stones used in jewelry and ornaments.

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瓔 · yīng

Ying — refers to a type of precious stone or gem;

specifically jade-like stones used in jewelry and ornaments.

Ying — refers to a type of preciousspecifically jade-like stones used in jewelry and ornaments.

Usage highlights

Gemstone necklaceJeweled adornmentsPrecious stone ornamentsGem

Synonyms

  • 璎— variant form of 瓔 with same meaning
  • 珠— pearl, gem
  • 宝— treasure, precious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She wore a necklace of precious stones (瓔珞).
  • The gem-encrusted crown was magnificent (瓔珞宝冠).
  • Ancient jewelry often featured jade and gemstones (珠瓔).

Collocations

  • Gemstone necklace(瓔珞)
  • Jeweled adornments(珠瓔)
  • Precious stone ornaments(瓔珞饰品)
  • Gem-encrusted crown(瓔珞宝冠)

Idioms

  • Gemstone necklace adorning the body(珠瓔珞身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in Buddhist contexts for sacred ornaments and ritual objects.
  • Appears in classical literature describing luxurious jewelry and royal adornments.
  • Often associated with spiritual protection and divine beauty in religious art.

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