玟 (mín) — the natural grain or veining pattern in jade

Definition

A specialized term used almost exclusively for the natural grain or veining inside jade (玉石), the pattern experts examine to judge authenticity. As a single character it rarely stands alone — it typically appears in the compound 玟理.

noun
the natural grain or veining pattern in jade
Easily confused

Examples

  • 玟。
    Zhè kuài yù de mín lǐ fēi cháng měi lì.
    The grain of this piece of jade is very beautiful.
  • 玟。
    Tā shōu cáng le yí kuài yǒu tè shū mín lǐ de yù shí.
    He collected a piece of jade with special grain.
  • 玟。
    Zhuān jiā tōng guò mín lǐ lái pàn duàn yù de zhēn jiǎ.
    Experts judge the authenticity of jade by its grain.

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