Meanings of 玑
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 玑
Podcast: 玑
Podcast: 玑
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 玑
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters for pearls, such as 珍珠 (zhēnzhū), which means 'pearl' in general. Use 玑 when you want to evoke a sense of irregular beauty or uniqueness.
While 玑 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it can enhance your understanding of characters related to gems and beauty. Focus on its components, particularly the radical 王 (wáng), which relates to jewels, to connect it to other related characters.
Learners often confuse 玑 with 珍珠, using it interchangeably in casual contexts. Remember, use 玑 when referring to a specific type of irregular pearl, not as a general term for pearls.
Pronunciation of 玑
Drill the tone of 玑 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 玑
Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 璣.
jade
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 玑
Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 几 represents the sound. Simplified form of 璣.
- 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half几 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayjade
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 玑? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 玑?
Decomposition of 玑
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 玑?
How to say an oblong pearl in Chinese
“an oblong pearl” in Chinese is玑
The character 玑 (jī) refers to an oblong or irregular-shaped pearl, often associated with beauty and rarity. It can also imply something precious or valuable, used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke elegance and refinement.
When to use 玑
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters for pearls, such as 珍珠 (zhēnzhū), which means 'pearl' in general. Use 玑 when you want to evoke a sense of irregular beauty or uniqueness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 玑 with 珍珠, using it interchangeably in casual contexts. Remember, use 玑 when referring to a specific type of irregular pearl, not as a general term for pearls.
Write 玑
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 玑 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 玑
Compound Meaning
What does 玑 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 玑
玑 refers specifically to an irregular or oblong pearl, while 珍珠 is the general term for 'pearl'. Use 玑 for poetic descriptions.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 玑?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.