鈺 (yù) - Jade-like precious metal & treasure

鈺Tone 4

yù ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

鈺 · yù

Jade-like precious metal;

treasure;

precious as jade.

Jade-like precious metaltreasureprecious as jade.

Usage highlights

Precious jadeTreasure jadeJadeJade treasureFine jadeJade purity

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 石— stone (common, not precious)
  • 瓦— tile (common, not valuable)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for treasure (钰).
  • This antique is considered a precious object (钰宝).
  • The word combines metal and jade (金玉).

Collocations

  • Precious jade(钰玉)
  • Treasure jade(宝钰)
  • Jade-like metal(钰金)
  • Jade treasure(钰宝)
  • Fine jade(钰珉)
  • Jade purity(钰洁)

Idioms

  • Precious as gold and jade(金玉钰质)
  • Jade-like purity and metal strength(钰质金声)
  • Treasure among treasures(钰中之宝)

Cultural background

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  • Combines the meanings of metal (金) and jade (玉), representing both material value and moral virtue.
  • Traditionally used in names to express that a person is as precious and virtuous as jade.
  • Reflects the Chinese cultural appreciation for jade as a symbol of purity, beauty, and moral integrity.

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