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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑾jǐnthe brilliance or luster of a gemnr, 15 strokes, radical 王
瑾jǐnbrilliancy (of gems)unknown, 15 strokes, radical 王
jǐn(jin3)jin T3
  1. 1the brilliance or luster of a gem
  2. 2brilliancy (of gems)
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March 24, 2026

瑾jǐn(jin3)

瑾 refers to the brilliance or luster of a gem, often used to describe the exquisite beauty found in precious stones. This character embodies the idea of radiance and is commonly associated with qualities of elegance and refinement, frequently appearing in poetic or literary contexts.

Strokes15Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, gems and their qualities, such as 瑾, are often associated with virtues like integrity and wisdom, reflecting the value placed on beauty and refinement in both art and personal character.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny gem sparkling under the light, its brilliance captivating everyone around. The character 瑾 has the radical for 'jade' (玉), which symbolizes preciousness, combined with a component that suggests brilliance. Visualize a jewel sparkling, and remember the pronunciation 'jǐn' sounds like 'jean', which, when worn, can also shine.

Meanings of 瑾

jǐn(jin3)
1the brilliance or luster of a gem
2brilliancy (of gems)
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About 瑾

瑾Simplified
15Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 瑾

Quick Contrast

瑕 (xiá) refers to a flaw or imperfection in a gem, while 瑾 (jǐn) emphasizes the brilliance and beauty of the gem itself.

Usage Notes

瑾 is typically used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '璧' (bì), which also relates to gems but has a different nuance. Be aware of the tone; the third tone (jǐn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 瑾 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 4 words related to beauty and preciousness, such as 美 (měi, beauty) and 珠 (zhū, pearl). Focus on recognizing and using it in poetic expressions or when discussing aesthetics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑾 with 璧 (bì), thinking they are interchangeable when they are not. Remember, 瑾 emphasizes brilliance, while 璧 refers to a type of jade disc. Additionally, some might mispronounce it as 'jīn', which alters its meaning entirely.

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Etymology of 瑾

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

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

Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)堇
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Origin

瑾 = 王 + 堇. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瑾

IDS Structure⿰王堇
瑾Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
堇jin3
right
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How to say the brilliance or luster of a gem in Chinese

“the brilliance or luster of a gem” in Chinese is瑾jǐn

瑾 refers to the brilliance or luster of a gem, often used to describe the exquisite beauty found in precious stones. This character embodies the idea of radiance and is commonly associated with qualities of elegance and refinement, frequently appearing in poetic or literary contexts.

When to use 瑾

瑾 is typically used in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday conversation. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar words like '璧' (bì), which also relates to gems but has a different nuance. Be aware of the tone; the third tone (jǐn) must be pronounced correctly to avoid confusion.

瑾 or something close to it

瑕 (xiá) refers to a flaw or imperfection in a gem, while 瑾 (jǐn) emphasizes the brilliance and beauty of the gem itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑾 with 璧 (bì), thinking they are interchangeable when they are not. Remember, 瑾 emphasizes brilliance, while 璧 refers to a type of jade disc. Additionally, some might mispronounce it as 'jīn', which alters its meaning entirely.

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Word Family of 瑾

Words Containing This Character1
瑾jǐnbrilliancy (of gems)

Frequently Asked Questions about 瑾

You can use 瑾 in a sentence like '这颗瑾石真美' (This gem is truly beautiful).

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