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璚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
璚juésplendid; a jade ringx, 16 strokes, radical 王
璚juéhalf-circle jade ringunknown, 16 strokes, radical 王
璚jué(red stone)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 王
璚qióngsplendid; a jade ringx, 16 strokes, radical 王
璚qiónghalf-circle jade ringunknown, 16 strokes, radical 王
璚qióng(red stone)unknown, 16 strokes, radical 王
jué(jue2)
primary
T2
  1. 1splendid; a jade ring
  2. 2half-circle jade ring
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March 24, 2026

璚jué(jue2)

The character 璚 (jué) refers to something splendid or exquisite, particularly in relation to jade or precious stones. It can denote a jade ring or a red stone, often associated with beauty and value in Chinese culture.

Strokes16Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade is not just a precious stone but also symbolizes purity, beauty, and moral integrity. The character 璚 connects deeply with the cultural reverence for jade artifacts, often used in traditional ceremonies.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful jade ring (the shape of a circle) that shines splendidly, representing the character 璚. The top of the character resembles a shiny jewel, indicating its preciousness and allure.

Meanings of 璚

jué(jue2)
primary
1splendid; a jade ring
2half-circle jade ring
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About 璚

璚Simplified
16Strokes
王Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 璚

Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon, so it might not be used in everyday conversation. It is often found in literary or poetic contexts, and learners should be cautious about confusing it with more common characters related to jade, such as 玉 (yù).

HSK Study Tips

Though 璚 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your appreciation of Chinese literature and art. Focus on recognizing its components and contexts where jade is mentioned.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 璚 with other jade-related characters, such as 玉 (yù), which is more commonly used. For instance, saying '我喜欢璚' (wǒ xǐhuān jué) instead of '我喜欢玉' (wǒ xǐhuān yù) when referring to jade in general.

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Pronunciation of 璚

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Etymology of 璚

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)矞
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Case file: 璚

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 璚?

Decomposition of 璚

IDS Structure⿰王矞
璚Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
矞yu4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 璚?

How to say splendid; a jade ring in Chinese

“splendid; a jade ring” in Chinese is璚jué

The character 璚 (jué) refers to something splendid or exquisite, particularly in relation to jade or precious stones. It can denote a jade ring or a red stone, often associated with beauty and value in Chinese culture.

When to use 璚

This character is relatively uncommon, so it might not be used in everyday conversation. It is often found in literary or poetic contexts, and learners should be cautious about confusing it with more common characters related to jade, such as 玉 (yù).

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 璚 with other jade-related characters, such as 玉 (yù), which is more commonly used. For instance, saying '我喜欢璚' (wǒ xǐhuān jué) instead of '我喜欢玉' (wǒ xǐhuān yù) when referring to jade in general.

Write 璚

璚

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Word Family of 璚

Words Containing This Character1
璚juéhalf-circle jade ring
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Compound Meaning

What does 璚 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 璚

It means splendid and refers to a jade ring or a precious stone.

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