ruǎn

noun
technical
common

Meaning of 软玉

软玉 means nephrite; a tough, compact amphibole mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) valued as a gemstone. Pronounced ruǎn yù.

  • nephrite; a tough, compact amphibole mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) valued as a gemstone

Definitions & Examples

tián
shì
zuì
zhù
míng
de
ruǎn
pǐn
zhǒng
 

Hetian jade is the most famous variety of nephrite.

Zhè
kuài
ruǎn
zhì
 
chéng
bàn
tòu
míng
zhuàng
 

This piece of nephrite has a fine, delicate texture and a semi-translucent appearance.

dài
guì
cháng
pèi
dài
ruǎn
shì
shēn
fèn
wèi
 

Ancient nobility often wore nephrite to signify their status and position.

shì
ruǎn
de
zhǒng
 
yán
chéng
shēn
绿
 

Blue-green jade is a type of nephrite with a deep green color.

Measure Words

/ kuài
Primary
/ jiàn
/ zhǒng