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玓 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
玓dìpearlx, 7 strokes, radical 王
玓dìpearlyunknown, 7 strokes, radical 王
dì(di4)di T4
  1. 1pearl
  2. 2pearly
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March 24, 2026

玓dì(di4)

The character 玓 (dì) refers to a type of pearl or something that resembles a pearl in luster or quality. It is often used in poetic or literary contexts to convey beauty and preciousness associated with pearls.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, pearls have been historically valued as symbols of purity and wealth, often associated with beauty in art and poetry. The character 玓 reflects this cultural significance, emphasizing the aesthetic and emotional value of pearls.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny pearl (玓) resting on a soft bed of silk, glimmering in the light. The character resembles a pearl's shine, with the top part suggesting its round shape and the bottom part evoking the idea of something precious.

Meanings of 玓

dì(di4)
1pearl
2pearly
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About 玓

玓Simplified
7Strokes
王Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 玓

Usage Notes

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be aware that using it in informal speech may sound overly poetic or antiquated. It often collocates with words related to beauty and value.

HSK Study Tips

Although 玓 does not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects with other words related to gems and beauty, such as 珍 (zhēn, precious) and 球 (qiú, ball). Focus on recognizing its components and understanding its nuanced use in literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 玓 with more commonly used characters like 珍 (zhēn) or 珠 (zhū). For example, using 玓 in a casual conversation about jewelry would be incorrect; instead, use 珍珠 (zhēnzhū) for 'pearl'.

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Etymology of 玓

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)勺
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Origin

玓 = 王 + 勺. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 玓

IDS Structure⿰王勺
玓Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
勺shao2
right
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Parts

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How to say pearl in Chinese

“pearl” in Chinese is玓dì

The character 玓 (dì) refers to a type of pearl or something that resembles a pearl in luster or quality. It is often used in poetic or literary contexts to convey beauty and preciousness associated with pearls.

When to use 玓

This character is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in literary or formal contexts. Learners should be aware that using it in informal speech may sound overly poetic or antiquated. It often collocates with words related to beauty and value.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 玓 with more commonly used characters like 珍 (zhēn) or 珠 (zhū). For example, using 玓 in a casual conversation about jewelry would be incorrect; instead, use 珍珠 (zhēnzhū) for 'pearl'.

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Word Family of 玓

Words Containing This Character1
玓dìpearly

Frequently Asked Questions about 玓

No, 玓 is primarily found in literary texts and is not commonly used in everyday speech.

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