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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
璦àifine jadex, 17 strokes, radical 王
ài(ai4)ai T4
  1. 1fine jade
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March 24, 2026

璦ài(ai4)

璦 (ài) refers to a type of fine jade, prized for its beauty and quality in Chinese culture. This character is often used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke images of precious materials and elegance, symbolizing wealth and refinement.

Strokes17Radical王
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, jade is not just a beautiful stone but is also associated with virtues like purity and moral integrity. The appreciation of jade has deep historical roots, often seen in art, jewelry, and traditional Chinese medicine.

Memory tip

Think of the character 璦 as a treasure chest filled with beautiful jade. The radical 玉 (jade) is a clear indicator of its meaning, while the shape of 璦 can remind you of a shiny jewel, sparkling in the light, echoing the pronunciation 'ài'.

Meanings of 璦

ài(ai4)
1fine jade
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About 璦

璦Simplified
17Strokes
王Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Because 璦 is a rare character, it may not be used in everyday conversation, which could lead to confusion. It's often found in literary texts or discussions about art. Be careful with tone; the correct pronunciation is 'ài', with the fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

Although 璦 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, its connection to jade (玉) can help learners understand more common words related to precious stones. Focus on the radical 玉 when studying related characters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 璦 with other jade-related characters like 玉, leading to incorrect interpretations. Remember, 璦 specifically denotes fine jade, while 玉 refers more generally to jade.

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Etymology of 璦

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)愛
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Origin

璦 = 王 + 愛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 璦

IDS Structure⿰王愛
璦Full character
=
王Wang2
left
愛ai4
right
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Parts

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How to say fine jade in Chinese

“fine jade” in Chinese is璦ài

璦 (ài) refers to a type of fine jade, prized for its beauty and quality in Chinese culture. This character is often used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke images of precious materials and elegance, symbolizing wealth and refinement.

When to use 璦

Because 璦 is a rare character, it may not be used in everyday conversation, which could lead to confusion. It's often found in literary texts or discussions about art. Be careful with tone; the correct pronunciation is 'ài', with the fourth tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 璦 with other jade-related characters like 玉, leading to incorrect interpretations. Remember, 璦 specifically denotes fine jade, while 玉 refers more generally to jade.

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Word Family of 璦

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瑷àifine quality jade璦
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Frequently asked questions about 璦

It means fine jade, often used in poetic contexts.

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