yīng
瑛
beautiful jade; luster of jade
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
beautiful jade; fine jade; precious gem
literaryA literary term for exquisite jade, often appearing in classical poetry and elegant prose to symbolize purity and nobility.
Huái怀
jǐn瑾
wò握
yú瑜
，
xīn心
ruò若
yīng瑛
yáo瑶
。
Holding gems in one's bosom, with a heart as pure as fine jade.
Qióng琼
yīng瑛
mǎn满
táng堂
，
guāng光
cǎi彩
duó夺
mù目
。
The hall was filled with precious jade, dazzling to the eyes.
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Cǐ此
yīng瑛
lù琭
nǎi乃
xī稀
shì世
zhī之
bǎo宝
。
This precious jade is a treasure of rare value.
noun
luster of jade; radiance of gems; brilliance
literaryDescribes the soft, glowing sheen of polished jade, often used metaphorically to describe beautiful light or virtuous character.
Cǐ此
yù玉
yīng瑛
guāng光
nèi内
liǎn敛
，
wēn温
rùn润
rú如
yù玉
。
This jade has a restrained, inward luster, warm and moist to the touch.
Rì日
yuè月
zhī之
huī辉
，
yīng瑛
yáo瑶
zhī之
cǎi彩
，
jiē皆
jí集
yú于
cǐ此
。
The brilliance of sun and moon, the splendor of precious gems, all gather here.
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Hán含
yīng瑛
jǔ咀
huá华
，
wén文
cǎi采
fěi斐
rán然
。
Savoring the essence and brilliance, one's literary talent shines forth.