碯 (nǎo) - Agate — a type of chalcedony quartz with

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Agate — a type of chalcedony quartz with colored bands or patterns, used as a gemstone and in decorative objects.

Agate — a type of chalcedony quartz with

Usage highlights

AgateRed agateAgate carvingAgate braceletStriped agateAgate stone

Synonyms

  • 玛瑙— agate (more common term)
  • 玉髓— chalcedony (broader mineral category)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This bracelet is made of agate (玛瑙).
  • The mineral specimen shows beautiful agate banding (玛瑙纹).
  • Agate is often used in carvings and jewelry (玛瑙雕刻).

Collocations

  • Agate(玛瑙)
  • Red agate(红玛瑙)
  • Agate carving(玛瑙雕)
  • Agate bracelet(玛瑙手镯)
  • Striped agate(条纹玛瑙)
  • Agate stone(玛瑙石)

Idioms

  • As precious as agate and jade(如珠似宝)
  • Agate and coral treasures(玛瑙珊瑚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Agate has been valued in Chinese culture for centuries as a precious stone with protective qualities.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, agate was believed to have calming and balancing properties.
  • Agate artifacts have been found in archaeological sites dating back to ancient Chinese dynasties.

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