瑙 (nǎo) — used in 玛瑙 (mǎ nǎo, agate)

Definition

瑙 is a bound morph that only appears in 玛瑙 (agate); it never stands alone. Think of it as the 'agate' part of the word.

bound form

used in 玛瑙 (mǎ nǎo, agate)

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Zhè kuài mǎ nǎo de yán sè hěn hǎo kàn.
This piece of agate has a beautiful color.
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Tā dài le yì tiáo mǎ nǎo xiàng liàn.
She wore an agate necklace.
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Mǎ nǎo shì yì zhǒng cháng jiàn de bǎo shí.
Agate is a common gemstone.