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璁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
璁cōngturquoiseg, 15 strokes, radical 王
璁cōngstone similar to jadeunknown, 15 strokes, radical 王
cōng(cong1) T1
  1. 1turquoise
  2. 2stone similar to jade
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March 24, 2026

璁cōng(cong1)

The character 璁 (cōng) refers to a type of stone that resembles jade, specifically turquoise. It is often used in contexts related to gemstones or decorative stones, emphasizing their beauty and value in both jewelry and art.

Strokes15Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, stones like 璁 are not just valued for their aesthetic qualities but also for their symbolic meanings, often associated with wealth and protection. Turquoise, in particular, has historical significance in various Chinese art forms.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shimmering turquoise stone glistening like the sun, representing the preciousness associated with jade. The character 璁 looks like a stone (石) enclosed within a beautiful setting, reminding you of its value.

Meanings of 璁

cōng(cong1)
1turquoise
2stone similar to jade
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About 璁

璁Simplified
15Strokes
王Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 璁

Usage Notes

Be cautious about using 璁 in informal settings, as it is more commonly found in literary or artistic contexts. It may be confused with similar characters, so ensure you are using it when discussing gemstones specifically.

HSK Study Tips

Although 璁 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can enrich your understanding of related terms like 玉 (yù - jade) and 石 (shí - stone). Focus on recognizing how gemstone-related terms are often used in conversations about art and culture.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 璁 with similar characters related to jade or other stones. For example, using 璁 when they mean 玉 (yù - jade) is incorrect; remember that 璁 specifically refers to turquoise.

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Pronunciation of 璁

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Etymology of 璁

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)悤
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Jason Etymology Detective

Case file: 璁

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half悤 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 璁?

Decomposition of 璁

IDS Structure⿰王悤
璁Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
悤cong1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 璁?

How to say turquoise in Chinese

“turquoise” in Chinese is璁cōng

The character 璁 (cōng) refers to a type of stone that resembles jade, specifically turquoise. It is often used in contexts related to gemstones or decorative stones, emphasizing their beauty and value in both jewelry and art.

When to use 璁

Be cautious about using 璁 in informal settings, as it is more commonly found in literary or artistic contexts. It may be confused with similar characters, so ensure you are using it when discussing gemstones specifically.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 璁 with similar characters related to jade or other stones. For example, using 璁 when they mean 玉 (yù - jade) is incorrect; remember that 璁 specifically refers to turquoise.

Write 璁

璁

Practice writing 璁 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 璁

Words Containing This Character1
璁cōngstone similar to jade
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Compound Meaning

What does 璁 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 璁

It refers to a turquoise stone or a stone similar to jade.

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