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璩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
jade ring; jade earring; surnamenr, 17 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
surname Quunknown, 17 strokes, radical 王, Very Hard
(Qu2) T2
  1. 1jade ring; jade earring; surname
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March 24, 2026
(Qu2)

The character 璩 (qú) primarily refers to items made of jade, such as jade rings or earrings. It can also serve as a surname, particularly the surname Qu. In contexts relating to jewelry or family names, it carries a sense of elegance and tradition associated with jade in Chinese culture.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

Jade has a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing purity and moral integrity. The use of jade in jewelry like rings and earrings reflects traditional values and is frequently associated with auspiciousness in Chinese weddings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a beautiful jade ring (璩) sitting on a soft velvet cushion. The round shape of the ring resembles the rounded form of the character, and the 'q' in 'qu' can remind you of 'jewelry' that starts with a similar sound.

Meanings of 璩

(Qu2)
1jade ring; jade earring; surname
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About 璩

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 璩

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a beautiful jade ring (璩) sitting on a soft velvet cushion. The round shape of the ring resembles the rounded form of the character, and the 'q' in 'qu' can remind you of 'jewelry' that starts with a similar sound.

Usage Notes

While 璩 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it can appear in literary or historical contexts. It is important to note that it is a proper noun and should be used with care in formal settings when referencing the surname or jade items. Ensure proper pronunciation to avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters.

HSK Study Tips

As 璩 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners at the HSK level may focus on related words such as 玉 (yù), which means 'jade.' Understanding the cultural significance of jade in Chinese society can enhance comprehension of this character.

Cultural Note

Jade has a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing purity and moral integrity. The use of jade in jewelry like rings and earrings reflects traditional values and is frequently associated with auspiciousness in Chinese weddings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 璩 with similar characters, such as 取 (qǔ), which means 'to take.' For example, saying '我璩这个' instead of '我取这个' when trying to say 'I take this' is incorrect.

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Pronunciation of 璩

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Etymology of 璩

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

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 璩?

Decomposition of 璩

IDS Structure⿰王豦
Full Character
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Wang2
left
ju4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 璩?

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Cultural Notes for 璩

🏮Cultural insight

Jade has a significant place in Chinese culture, often symbolizing purity and moral integrity. The use of jade in jewelry like rings and earrings reflects traditional values and is frequently associated with auspiciousness in Chinese weddings.

Word Family of 璩

Words Containing This Character1
surname Qu
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Compound Meaning

What does 璩 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 璩

It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, primarily appearing in literary contexts or as a surname.