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琼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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琼
qióng
jade; rare, precious; elegant
ns, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼
qióng
jasper
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼
qióng
fine jade
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼
qióng
beautiful
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼
qióng
exquisite (e.g. wine, food)
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼
qióng
abbr. for Hainan province
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
qióng(qiong2)qiong T2
1jade; rare, precious; elegant
2jasper
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March 24, 2026
琼(瓊)qióng(qiong2)
琼 (qióng) refers to jade and other precious stones, symbolizing elegance and beauty. It is commonly used in contexts related to fine items, art, or anything considered exquisite, such as food or wine. The character evokes a sense of rarity and high value.
Strokes12Radical王Frequency#7914DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, jade is highly valued and often associated with virtue and beauty. The character 琼 is frequently used in names of places and products from Hainan province, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and jade products.
Memory tip
Imagine a beautiful, luminous jade stone (琼) that glows with elegance and rarity. The '王' (wáng) radical in the character represents 'king,' suggesting that this precious stone is fit for royalty. Picture a king's favorite wine served in a jade cup, highlighting both beauty and value.
Meanings of 琼
qióng(qiong2)
1jade; rare, precious; elegant
2jasper
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About 琼
琼Simplified
瓊Traditional
12Strokes
王Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
瑶 (yáo) — use 琼 when emphasizing elegance and beauty, while 瑶 often refers to a precious stone or gem without the same connotation of rarity.
Usage Notes
琼 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, often relating to beauty or preciousness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; proper pronunciation is key. Common collocations include terms like '琼楼' (elegant building) or '琼浆' (fine wine).
HSK Study Tips
琼 is not in the HSK levels but could connect with words at HSK 5 or higher that describe beauty and rarity. Students should focus on pronunciation and the character's literary usages, as it may appear in poetry or cultural discussions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 琼, saying it with a different tone which changes the meaning. For example, saying 'qióng' with a second tone instead of the correct first tone can lead to confusion.
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琼 = 王 + 京. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 琼
IDS Structure⿰王京
琼Full character
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王Wang2
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京Jing1
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How to say jade; rare, precious; elegant in Chinese
“jade; rare, precious; elegant” in Chinese is琼qióng
琼 (qióng) refers to jade and other precious stones, symbolizing elegance and beauty. It is commonly used in contexts related to fine items, art, or anything considered exquisite, such as food or wine. The character evokes a sense of rarity and high value.
When to use 琼
琼 is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, often relating to beauty or preciousness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words; proper pronunciation is key. Common collocations include terms like '琼楼' (elegant building) or '琼浆' (fine wine).
琼 or something close to it
瑶 (yáo) — use 琼 when emphasizing elegance and beauty, while 瑶 often refers to a precious stone or gem without the same connotation of rarity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 琼, saying it with a different tone which changes the meaning. For example, saying 'qióng' with a second tone instead of the correct first tone can lead to confusion.
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琼
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Grammar patterns of 琼
琼 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我再次尝试联系我的表妹____。
I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.
Example sentences for 琼 (10)
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1
我再次尝试联系我的表妹琼。
wǒ zàicì chángshì liánxì wǒ de biǎo mèi qióng。
I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.
2
一位涨红了脸的琼斯先生被警察带走了。
yī wèi zhǎng hóng le liǎn de qióng Sī xiānsheng bèi jǐngchá dài zǒu le。
A red-faced Mr Jones was led away by police.
3
燧发枪团士兵琼斯奔向作战指挥室寻找他的中尉长官。
suì fā qiāng tuán shìbīng qióng Sī bèn xiàng zuòzhàn zhǐhuī shì xúnzhǎo tā de zhōng wèi cháng guān。
Fusilier Jones ran towards the Ops Room to find his lieutenant.
4
两个少年闯进了琼斯先生的母亲家里行窃。
liǎng gè shàonián chuǎng jìn le qióng Sī xiānsheng de mǔqīn jiālǐ xíng qiè。
Two teenagers burgled the home of Mr Jones's mother.
