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瑷 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑷àifine jadex, 14 strokes, radical 王
瑷àifine quality jadeunknown, 14 strokes, radical 王
ài(ai4) T4
  1. 1fine jade
  2. 2fine quality jade
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March 24, 2026

瑷(璦)ài(ai4)

瑷 (ài) refers to a type of fine jade, which is highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty and quality. This character is often used in contexts discussing gemstones, jewelry, and cultural symbolism associated with jade, such as purity and status.

Strokes14Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, jade holds deep significance, often symbolizing virtue and nobility. The character 瑷 specifically highlights the appreciation for high-quality jade, which has been treasured since ancient times.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful piece of jade that glimmers like a star ('星') in the night. The character 瑷 is composed of the radical 玉 (jade) and the phonetic 爱 (ài), which means 'love.' Think of how one 'loves' fine jade, making this connection memorable.

Meanings of 瑷

ài(ai4)
1fine jade
2fine quality jade
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About 瑷

瑷Simplified
璦Traditional
14Strokes
王Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

瑷 is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about art and gemstones. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; always ensure you're using it in the context of jade. The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

瑷 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, but it provides a great opportunity to expand your knowledge of character components. Focus on recognizing the radical 玉 (jade) as it can help you identify other jade-related words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑷 with similar characters like 爱 (ài, love) due to their phonetic similarities. Remember, 瑷 specifically refers to jade, while 爱 relates to affection.

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Etymology of 瑷

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)爱
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Case file: 瑷

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half爱 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 瑷?

Decomposition of 瑷

IDS Structure⿰王爱
瑷Full Character
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王Wang2
left
爱ai4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瑷?

How to say fine jade in Chinese

“fine jade” in Chinese is瑷ài

瑷 (ài) refers to a type of fine jade, which is highly valued in Chinese culture for its beauty and quality. This character is often used in contexts discussing gemstones, jewelry, and cultural symbolism associated with jade, such as purity and status.

When to use 瑷

瑷 is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about art and gemstones. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; always ensure you're using it in the context of jade. The tone is crucial; mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑷 with similar characters like 爱 (ài, love) due to their phonetic similarities. Remember, 瑷 specifically refers to jade, while 爱 relates to affection.

Write 瑷

瑷

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Word Family of 瑷

Words Containing This Character1
瑷àifine quality jade璦
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Compound Meaning

What does 瑷 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 瑷

瑷 is pronounced as ài, with a falling tone.

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