碔 (wǔ) - Jade-like stone — a type of stone resembling & often used metaphorically for something that appears valuable

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wǔ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

碔 · wǔ

Jade-like stone — a type of stone resembling jade but of inferior quality;

often used metaphorically for something that appears valuable but is actually ordinary.

Jade-like stone — a type of stone resemblingoften used metaphorically for something that appears valuable

Usage highlights

JadeJade and jadeStone resembling jade

Synonyms

  • 砆— stone resembling jade
  • 璞— uncarved jade; unrefined gem
  • 珉— stone resembling jade

Antonyms

  • 玉— jade; genuine precious stone
  • 宝— treasure; precious object

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This stone resembles jade but is actually a jade-like stone (碔石).
  • The market sells various jade-like stones (碔砆).
  • He collected many jade-like stones (碔玉) for his garden.

Collocations

  • Jade-like stone(碔石)
  • Jade and jade-like stone(玉碔)
  • Jade-like stone flaws(碔砆)
  • Stone resembling jade(似玉之碔)
  • Jade-like stone quality(碔质)

Idioms

  • Jade mixed with jade-like stone(玉碔混杂)
  • Unable to distinguish jade from jade-like stone(碔玉不分)
  • Jade-like stone mistaken for jade(以碔为玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, 碔 refers to stones that resemble jade but lack jade's true quality and value.
  • Often used metaphorically in literature to describe things or people that appear valuable but are actually ordinary.
  • The character appears in classical texts discussing the distinction between genuine and imitation precious stones.

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