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瑄xuānornamental jadezg, 13 strokes, radical 王
瑄xuānornamental piece of jadeunknown, 13 strokes, radical 王
xuān(xuan1)xuan T1
  1. 1ornamental jade
  2. 2ornamental piece of jade
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March 24, 2026

瑄xuān(xuan1)

The character 瑄 (xuān) refers to an ornamental piece of jade, often associated with beauty and elegance. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, art, and cultural artifacts, highlighting the value placed on jade in Chinese heritage.

Strokes13Radical王
Cultural note

Jade holds a significant place in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity, nobility, and protection. 瑄 specifically emphasizes the ornamental aspect of jade, which is often crafted into jewelry or art pieces that are treasured in Chinese tradition.

Memory tip

Think of 瑄 (xuān) as a 'shining gem' of jade. The left part (王) looks like a crown, representing beauty, while the right part (火) suggests something radiant or shining. Imagine a gleaming piece of jade on a crown, making it memorable.

Meanings of 瑄

xuān(xuan1)
1ornamental jade
2ornamental piece of jade
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About 瑄

瑄Simplified
13Strokes
王Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

瑄 is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or when referring to exquisite jewelry. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation; instead, use more general terms for 'jade' unless you specifically mean an ornamental piece. Be careful with pronunciation, as the tone can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瑄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK level 3 words like 玉 (yù, jade) and 美 (měi, beautiful). Students focusing on jade-related vocabulary should pay attention to similar characters that denote beauty and value.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑄 with 玉 (yù), which is the general term for jade. For example, saying '我喜欢瑄' (Wǒ xǐhuān xuān) when meaning 'I like jade' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢玉' (Wǒ xǐhuān yù).

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Etymology of 瑄

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)宣
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Origin

瑄 = 王 + 宣. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瑄

IDS Structure⿰王宣
瑄Full character
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王Wang2
left
宣Xuan1
right
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Parts

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How to say ornamental jade in Chinese

“ornamental jade” in Chinese is瑄xuān

The character 瑄 (xuān) refers to an ornamental piece of jade, often associated with beauty and elegance. It is commonly used in contexts related to jewelry, art, and cultural artifacts, highlighting the value placed on jade in Chinese heritage.

When to use 瑄

瑄 is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or when referring to exquisite jewelry. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation; instead, use more general terms for 'jade' unless you specifically mean an ornamental piece. Be careful with pronunciation, as the tone can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑄 with 玉 (yù), which is the general term for jade. For example, saying '我喜欢瑄' (Wǒ xǐhuān xuān) when meaning 'I like jade' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢玉' (Wǒ xǐhuān yù).

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Word Family of 瑄

Words containing this character1
瑄xuānornamental piece of jade

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瑄 means an ornamental piece of jade, often associated with beauty.

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