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珉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
珉mínalabaster; a jade-like stonenr, 9 strokes, radical 王, rank #20922, Very Hard
珉mínalabaster, jade-like stoneunknown, 9 strokes, radical 王, rank #20922, Very Hard
mín(min2) T2
  1. 1alabaster; a jade-like stone
  2. 2alabaster, jade-like stone
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March 24, 2026

珉mín(min2)

The character 珉 (mín) refers to a type of jade-like stone or alabaster, often used in the context of jewelry or decorative objects. It embodies a sense of preciousness and is commonly associated with beauty in Chinese culture, similar to how jade is valued.

Strokes9Radical王Frequency#20922DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade is not just a stone but a symbol of purity and moral integrity. The character 珉 specifically ties to this cultural appreciation for beautiful stones used in art and jewelry.

Memory Tip

Think of 珉 (mín) as a beautiful stone. The character has the radical 玉 (yù), which means 'jade' or 'precious stone', suggesting its connection to valuable materials. Imagine a shimmering white stone resembling jade, to help remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 珉

mín(min2)
1alabaster; a jade-like stone
2alabaster, jade-like stone
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About 珉

珉Simplified
9Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is quite specialized and may not appear frequently in everyday conversation. It is often used in more formal or artistic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, especially those related to jade.

HSK Study Tips

As 珉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, learners should focus on its connection to other stone-related vocabulary, especially words involving jade (玉 yù). Familiarizing yourself with related characters will help solidify your understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 珉 (mín) with similar characters like 玉 (yù) for jade, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢珉的饰品' (I like the jade jewelry) should be corrected to specify '玉' instead of '珉'.

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Pronunciation of 珉

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Etymology of 珉

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

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 民 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)民
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Case file: 珉

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 民 represents the sound.

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

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 珉

IDS Structure⿰王民
珉Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
民Min2
right
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How to say alabaster; a jade-like stone in Chinese

“alabaster; a jade-like stone” in Chinese is珉mín

The character 珉 (mín) refers to a type of jade-like stone or alabaster, often used in the context of jewelry or decorative objects. It embodies a sense of preciousness and is commonly associated with beauty in Chinese culture, similar to how jade is valued.

When to use 珉

This character is quite specialized and may not appear frequently in everyday conversation. It is often used in more formal or artistic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, especially those related to jade.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 珉 (mín) with similar characters like 玉 (yù) for jade, leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我喜欢珉的饰品' (I like the jade jewelry) should be corrected to specify '玉' instead of '珉'.

Write 珉

珉

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Word Family of 珉

Words Containing This Character1
珉mínalabaster, jade-like stone
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Compound Meaning

What does 珉 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 珉

It is pronounced as mín, with a rising tone.

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