(jiǔ) - Jade-like stone & a type of fine-grained stone resembling jade, used

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jiǔ | 10 strokes | radical:

· jiǔ

Jade-like stone;

a type of fine-grained stone resembling jade, used in ancient times for ornaments and tools.

Jade-like stonea type of fine-grained stone resembling jade, used

Usage highlights

紤 stone紤 quality紤 carving紤 artifactfine 紤紤 ornament

Synonyms

  • jade (more common and prestigious stone)
  • stone (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The artifact was carved from a beautiful 紤 stone (紤石).
  • Ancient craftsmen prized 紤 for its smooth texture (紤质).
  • This pendant is made of 紤 (紤制).

Collocations

  • 紤 stone(紤石)
  • 紤 quality(紤质)
  • 紤 carving(紤雕)
  • 紤 artifact(紤器)
  • fine 紤(细紤)
  • 紤 ornament(紤饰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 紤 appears in classical texts as a type of decorative stone, though it is not as well-known as jade (玉).
  • It was used in minor ornaments and tools, reflecting ancient material culture.
  • The character is rare in modern usage but preserved in historical references.

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