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Definition
A white gemstone resembling pearl-like jade; also used as an onomatopoeia for clinking metal or reading aloud.
- literarya white gemstone resembling pearl-like jade
- literaryonomatopeia for clinking metal, stones, or reading aloud in a clear voice
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How it's used
Primarily appears in the reduplicated form 瑯瑯 to describe the clear, ringing sound of reading or speaking. It is a literary term that rarely appears in casual speech unless someone is intentionally using a more poetic or descriptive register. Outside of this specific onomatopoeic usage, it is almost exclusively found in classical references to jade or precious stones.
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