钰 (yù) - Jade & precious stone

钰Tone 4

yù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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钰 · yù

Jade;

precious stone;

treasure;

often used in names to signify preciousness and value.

Jadeprecious stonetreasure

Usage highlights

Precious jadeJadeJade ornamentRare jadeJade treasureJade purity

Synonyms

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her name contains the character for jade (钰).
  • This antique is as precious as jade (如钰般珍贵).
  • He gave her a jade pendant (钰佩).

Collocations

  • Precious jade(宝钰)
  • Jade-like quality(钰质)
  • Jade ornament(钰饰)
  • Rare jade(珍钰)
  • Jade treasure(钰宝)
  • Jade purity(钰洁)

Idioms

  • Precious as gold and jade(金钰之珍)
  • Jade-like virtue(钰德)
  • Treasure of the family(家之钰宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Jade (玉) has been highly valued in Chinese culture for millennia, symbolizing purity, moral integrity, and beauty.
  • Characters with the 玉 radical often relate to precious stones, jewels, or valuable qualities.
  • Using 钰 in a name conveys that the person is treasured, precious, and possesses admirable qualities.

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