莹 (yíng) - Lustrous — describes the quality of being bright, & often used to refer to the luster of

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yíng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

樱咏

莹 · yíng

Lustrous — describes the quality of being bright, glossy, and gem-like;

often used to refer to the luster of jade or crystal.

Lustrous — describes the quality of being bright,often used to refer to the luster of

Usage highlights

Crystal clearLustrous and transparentGlossy jadeGlisteningBright and cleanLustrous gem

Synonyms

  • 亮— bright
  • 明— bright, clear
  • 晶— crystal, sparkling

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark
  • 浊— turbid, muddy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The crystal is clear and lustrous (晶莹).
  • She has bright, sparkling eyes (莹澈的眼睛).
  • This is a piece of glossy jade (莹玉).
  • The dew on the leaf looks glistening (莹莹的露珠).

Collocations

  • Crystal clear(晶莹)
  • Lustrous and transparent(莹澈)
  • Glossy jade(莹玉)
  • Glistening(莹莹)
  • Bright and clean(莹洁)
  • Lustrous gem(莹石)

Idioms

  • Clear as ice and pure as jade(冰清玉洁 — often associated with 莹's meaning)
  • Eight-sided玲珑 and crystal clear(八面玲珑, 晶莹剔透)
  • Jade-like purity and crystal clarity(玉洁冰清)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with the beauty and purity of jade, a stone highly valued in Chinese culture.
  • Often used in feminine names to suggest purity, brightness, and preciousness.
  • The character contains the 玉 (jade) radical, reinforcing its connection to gemstone qualities.

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