ngoi3璦瑷
Jyutpingngoi3
Yalengoi
Definition
Fine quality jade.
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How it's used
Primarily used in literary or formal contexts to describe the exquisite luster and quality of jade. It is rarely heard in casual daily speech, as most people would simply use 靚 or 好質地 instead. It carries an elegant, classical nuance often found in descriptions of jewelry or traditional artifacts.
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This piece of jade is of very fine quality and worth collecting.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 愛, which sounds identical in many contexts but means love. Using 璦 in a sentence about affection will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
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