jade
word
/ˈdʒeɪd/
jayd
/dʒˈeɪd/
jayd
Definition
A hard, usually green stone used in jewelry and art, especially valued in Asian cultures for its beauty and meaning.
Usage & Nuances
'Jade' is mainly used as a noun for the stone, rarely as a verb ('to jade' = to tire, archaic). Phrases include 'jade jewelry', 'jade ornament', and 'jade green' (a color shade). Not the same as 'emerald' or 'jadeite', though related.
Spanish: jadePortuguese (BR): jadePortuguese (PT): jadeChinese (Simplified): 翡翠Chinese (Traditional): 玉Hindi: जेडArabic: اليشمBengali: জেডRussian: нефритJapanese: 翡翠（ひすい）Vietnamese: ngọc bíchKorean: 옥Turkish: yeşim taşıUrdu: یشبIndonesian: giok
Example Sentences
She wore a beautiful jade necklace.
basic
The statue is made of jade.
basic
I bought a small jade ring as a gift.
basic
These earrings have a soft jade green color.
natural
In Chinese culture, jade symbolizes purity and protection.
natural
He collects different types of jade from around the world.
natural