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璜huánga jade pendantnr, 15 strokes, radical 王, rank #30930, Very Hard
璜huángsemi-circular jade ornamentunknown, 15 strokes, radical 王, rank #30930, Very Hard
huáng(huang2)huang T2
  1. 1a jade pendant
  2. 2semi-circular jade ornament
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March 24, 2026

璜huáng(huang2)

璜 (huáng) refers to a type of jade pendant or semi-circular jade ornament often associated with nobility or high status in ancient Chinese culture. It is commonly used in historical contexts, especially when discussing artifacts from Chinese history, art, and jewelry.

Strokes15Radical王Frequency#30930DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In ancient China, jade was more than just a decorative material; it was believed to possess protective and spiritual qualities. The 璜 is often found in burial sites, symbolizing status and the afterlife in Chinese customs.

Memory tip

Imagine a crescent moon made of jade (the shape of the 璜) hanging around a royal neck, glowing with a luxurious hue. The character has a '玉' (jade) radical, reinforcing its connection to precious stones and opulence, while '皇' (huáng) sounds like 'huang,' related to 'royalty.'

Meanings of 璜

huáng(huang2)
1a jade pendant
2semi-circular jade ornament
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About 璜

璜Simplified
15Strokes
王Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

璜 is primarily used in formal contexts, particularly in historical or artistic discussions. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure to use it specifically for jade ornaments rather than generic jewelry. It's important to remember that this word typically does not appear in everyday conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 璜 is not part of the current HSK vocabulary, it relates to other words about jade and jewelry, such as 玉 (yù - jade) and 珠 (zhū - pearl). Focus on understanding the cultural significance of jade in Chinese art and history to deepen your grasp of this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 璜 with similar-sounding words like 皇 (huáng - emperor) and 玉 (yù - jade), leading to incorrect usage in contexts. Be sure to use 璜 specifically for jade ornaments to avoid misunderstandings.

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Etymology of 璜

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

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

Memory hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)黄
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Origin

璜 = 王 + 黄. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 璜

IDS Structure⿰王黄
璜Full character
=
王Wang2
left
黄Huang2
right
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Parts

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How to say a jade pendant in Chinese

“a jade pendant” in Chinese is璜huáng

璜 (huáng) refers to a type of jade pendant or semi-circular jade ornament often associated with nobility or high status in ancient Chinese culture. It is commonly used in historical contexts, especially when discussing artifacts from Chinese history, art, and jewelry.

When to use 璜

璜 is primarily used in formal contexts, particularly in historical or artistic discussions. Learners may confuse it with similar-sounding words; ensure to use it specifically for jade ornaments rather than generic jewelry. It's important to remember that this word typically does not appear in everyday conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 璜 with similar-sounding words like 皇 (huáng - emperor) and 玉 (yù - jade), leading to incorrect usage in contexts. Be sure to use 璜 specifically for jade ornaments to avoid misunderstandings.

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Grammar patterns of 璜

璜 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 2 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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一些文艺复光时期的弥撒的选节被不适当地加入到了格鲁克平淡无味的唐____音乐中.

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一些文艺复光时期的弥撒的选节被不适当地加入到了格鲁克平淡无味的唐璜音乐中.

yìxiē wényì fù guāng shíqī de mí sǎ de xuǎn jié bèi búshì dāngdì jiārù dào le gé Lǔ kè píngdàn wú wèi de táng huáng yīnyuè zhōng.

Some excerpts from a Renaissance mass are spatchcocked into Gluck's pallid Don Juan music.

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Word Family of 璜

Words containing this character3
璜huángsemicircular jade ornament
唐璜a dandy
装璜to dress裝璜
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Frequently asked questions about 璜

Jade is considered a symbol of purity, beauty, and moral integrity in Chinese culture, often associated with nobility and the afterlife.

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