juk6 sek6玉石

Jyutpingjuk6 sek6

Yaleyuhk sehk

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Jade and stone collectively; jadeite or nephrite in their raw, uncarved state.

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How it's used

Refers to both jade and stone collectively, often used in contexts involving craftsmanship or raw materials. While it can refer to jade specifically, it carries a slightly more formal or technical tone compared to just calling something 玉. It is frequently encountered in discussions about jewelry markets or traditional Chinese art.

Measure word

gau6嚿gauh

Examples

le1呢gin2件juk6玉sek6石diu1雕haak1刻hou2好zing1精zi3緻aa4呀。

This jade carving is very exquisite.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有juk6玉sek6石maai6賣？

Do you know where they sell jade?

Common phrases

juk6玉sek6石si5市coeng4場

jade market

juk6玉sek6石keoi1俱fan4焚

to perish together like jade and stone

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 玉器, which specifically refers to finished jade ornaments or jewelry. Use 玉石 when talking about the material or the raw stone, and 玉器 when referring to the actual wearable items.