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琼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
琼qióngjade; rare, precious; elegantns, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼qióngjasperunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼qióngfine jadeunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼qióngbeautifulunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼qióngexquisite (e.g. wine, food)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
琼qióngabbr. for Hainan provinceunknown, 12 strokes, radical 王, rank #7914, Hard
qióng(qiong2) T2
  1. 1jade; rare, precious; elegant
  2. 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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AI Study Notes for 琼

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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 琼

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

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 京 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瓊.

Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)京
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 琼?

Decomposition of 琼

IDS Structure⿰王京
琼Full Character
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王Wang2
left
京Jing1
right
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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 zài cì cháng shì lián xì 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 xiān shēng bèi jǐng chá 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 shì bīng qióng sī bēn xiàng zuò zhàn zhǐ huī shì xún zhǎo 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 shǎo nián chuǎng jìn le qióng sī xiān shēng de mǔ qīn jiā lǐ háng qiè。

Two teenagers burgled the home of Mr Jones's mother.
5
其他剧院观众抱怨说，琼在台上只呆了半个小时。

qí tā jù yuàn guān zhòng bào yuàn shuō， ， qióng zài tái shàng zhī dāi le bàn gè xiǎo。

Other theatre-goers complained Joan was on stage for just half an hour.
6
琼斯自己是个奇特的混合体，既保守又激进。

qióng sī zì jǐ shì gè qí tè de hùn hé tǐ， ， jì bǎo shǒu yòu jī。

Jones himself was a curious mixture of ra-dicalism and conservatism.
7
琼非常迷信，认为绿色会带来厄运。

qióng fēi cháng mí xìn， ， rèn wéi lǜ sè huì dài lái è。

Jean was extremely superstitious and believed the colour green brought bad luck.
8
这个话题最能让琼斯唠叨个没完。

zhè gè huà tí zuì néng ràng qióng sī lào tāo gè méi wán。

Jones harps on this theme more than on any other.
9
内心痛苦、突感寂寞的她去寻找琼－保罗。

nèi xīn tòng kǔ、 、 tū gǎn jì mò de tā qù xún zhǎo－ qióng －。

Miserable, and unexpectedly lonely, she went in search of Jean-Paul.
10
他很久以来一直都想创作一部关于约翰·保罗·琼斯的传记作品。

tā hěn jiǔ yǐ lái yī zhí dū xiǎng chuàng zuò yī bù guān yú yuē hàn· · bǎo· luó · qióng sī de chuán jì。

A life of John Paul Jones had long interested him.

Cultural Notes for 琼

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 琼

Words Containing This Character12
琼斯Jones (name)瓊斯
琼qióngjasper瓊
琼瑶Chiung Yao (1938-), Taiwanese writer瓊瑤
道琼斯Dow Jones (stock market index)道瓊斯
琼脂agar瓊脂
琼海Qionghai City, Hainan瓊海
琼州海峡Qiongzhou Strait (between Hainan Island and Mainland China)瓊州海峽
琼海市Qionghai City, Hainan瓊海市
琼州Qiongzhou, historic name for Hainan Island 海南島|海南岛[Hǎi​nán​dǎo]瓊州
琼山Qiongshan district of Haikou city 海口市[Hǎi​kǒu​shì], Hainan瓊山
琼中Qiongzhong Li and Miao autonomous county, Hainan瓊中
道琼Dow Jones (stock market index)道瓊
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 琼

琼 often refers to beautiful or precious items, such as '琼浆玉露' which describes exquisite wine.