(ruǎn) - A type of jade-like stone & fine white jade

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ruǎn | 14 strokes | radical:

· ruǎn

A type of jade-like stone;

fine white jade;

precious stone used in ancient times.

A type of jade-like stonefine white jadeprecious stone used in ancient times.

Usage highlights

fine white jadejadeprecious stone materialpolished jade stonestone carving materialdecorative stone

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was made of fine white jade (碝石).
  • Ancient carvings often used this precious stone (碝玉).
  • The ceremonial object featured polished jade-like stone (碝质).

Collocations

  • fine white jade(碝石)
  • jade-like stone(碝玉)
  • precious stone material(碝质)
  • polished jade stone(碝瑑)
  • stone carving material(碝刻)
  • decorative stone(碝饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 碝 refers to a specific type of jade-like stone valued in ancient Chinese culture.
  • Such stones were used for ceremonial objects, carvings, and decorative items.
  • The character reflects the traditional Chinese appreciation for precious stones and jade.

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