砇 (mín) - Patterned jade & refers to the veins or patterns in jade.

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mín ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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砇 · mín

Patterned jade;

refers to the veins or patterns in jade.

Patterned jaderefers to the veins or patterns in jade.

Usage highlights

Patterned jadeJade patternsStone patternsJade veinsPatterned stone

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has beautiful patterns (玉砇).
  • He collected patterned jade artifacts (砇玉器).
  • The stone's veins resemble jade patterns (石砇).

Collocations

  • Patterned jade(玉砇)
  • Jade patterns(砇玉)
  • Stone patterns(石砇)
  • Jade veins(玉砇纹)
  • Patterned stone(砇石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, jade is highly valued for its beauty and spiritual significance.
  • Patterns in jade were often seen as natural artworks and symbols of purity and nobility.

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