霦 (bīn) - The appearance of jade's luster & brilliance of jade.

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bīn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

霦 · bīn

The appearance of jade's luster;

brilliance of jade.

The appearance of jade's lusterbrilliance of jade.

Usage highlights

Jade lusterBrilliant shineJade's brillianceSparkling lusterPrecious stone luster

Synonyms

  • 光— light, brightness
  • 辉— splendor, radiance
  • 莹— luster of gems, bright

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark, dim
  • 晦— obscure, gloomy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The jade has a brilliant luster (玉有霦光).
  • Her jade pendant shimmered with brilliance (她的玉佩霦光闪烁).
  • The ancient jade artifact maintained its beautiful luster (古玉器保持着美丽的霦).

Collocations

  • Jade luster(玉霦)
  • Brilliant shine(霦光)
  • Jade's brilliance(玉之霦)
  • Sparkling luster(闪烁的霦)
  • Precious stone luster(宝石霦)

Cultural background

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  • Associated with the aesthetic appreciation of jade in Chinese culture, where jade represents purity, beauty, and moral integrity.
  • Reflects the traditional Chinese value placed on the visual qualities of precious stones, particularly jade.
  • The character combines rain (雨) with forest (林), suggesting a natural, shimmering quality like rain on leaves.

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