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March 24, 2026
琼(瓊)qióng(qiong2)
琼 (qióng) refers to jade and other precious stones, symbolizing elegance and beauty. It is commonly used in contexts related to fine items, art, or anything considered exquisite, such as food or wine. The character evokes a sense of rarity and high value.
Strokes12Radical王Frequency#7914DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued and often associated with virtue and beauty. The character 琼 is frequently used in names of places and products from Hainan province, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and jade products.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful, luminous jade stone (琼) that glows with elegance and rarity. The '王' (wáng) radical in the character represents 'king,' suggesting that this precious stone is fit for royalty. Picture a king's favorite wine served in a jade cup, highlighting both beauty and value.
Meanings of 琼
qióng(qiong2)
1jade; rare, precious; elegant
2jasper
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About 琼
琼Simplified
瓊Traditional
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王Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 琼
Quick Contrast
瑶 (yáo) — use 琼 when emphasizing elegance and beauty, while 瑶 often refers to a precious stone or gem without the same connotation of rarity.
Usage Notes
琼 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, often relating to beauty or preciousness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; proper pronunciation is key. Common collocations include terms like '琼楼' (elegant building) or '琼浆' (fine wine).
HSK Study Tips
琼 is not in the HSK levels but could connect with words at HSK 5 or higher that describe beauty and rarity. Students should focus on pronunciation and the character's literary usages, as it may appear in poetry or cultural discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 琼, saying it with a different tone which changes the meaning. For example, saying 'qióng' with a second tone instead of the correct first tone can lead to confusion.
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Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 京 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瓊.
1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
2The sound half京 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayjade
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 琼?
Decomposition of 琼
IDS Structure⿰王京
琼Full Character
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王Wang2
left
京Jing1
right
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How to say jade; rare, precious; elegant in Chinese
“jade; rare, precious; elegant” in Chinese is琼qióng
琼 (qióng) refers to jade and other precious stones, symbolizing elegance and beauty. It is commonly used in contexts related to fine items, art, or anything considered exquisite, such as food or wine. The character evokes a sense of rarity and high value.
When to use 琼
琼 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, often relating to beauty or preciousness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; proper pronunciation is key. Common collocations include terms like '琼楼' (elegant building) or '琼浆' (fine wine).
琼 or something close to it
瑶 (yáo) — use 琼 when emphasizing elegance and beauty, while 瑶 often refers to a precious stone or gem without the same connotation of rarity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 琼, saying it with a different tone which changes the meaning. For example, saying 'qióng' with a second tone instead of the correct first tone can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 琼
琼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我再次尝试联系我的表妹____。
I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.
Example Sentences for 琼 (10)
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1
我再次尝试联系我的表妹琼。
wǒ zài cì cháng shì lián xì wǒ de biǎo mèi qióng。
I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.
2
一位涨红了脸的琼斯先生被警察带走了。
yī wèi zhǎng hóng le liǎn de qióng sī xiān shēng bèi jǐng chá dài zǒu le。
