jade — a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒeɪd/
Korean meaning: 장신구나 도구로 사용되는 단단하고 보통 녹색인 보석
Korean pronunciation: 제이드 (강세: 제이드)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's jade ring supposedly brings good luck, but I still failed my driving test three times.
- The jade Buddha statue has been in our family for generations.
- He bought fake jade online and tried to convince everyone it was worth a fortune.
jade
NOUN//dʒeɪd//
a hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and implements
Green stone ornaments and jewelry
In the shade, a dragon from jade is made
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 스페인어 'piedra de ijada'(옆구리의 돌)에서 유래. 고대인들이 옥을 신장과 옆구리 질환 치료에 사용했다고 믿었기 때문이다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's jade ring supposedly brings good luck, but I still failed my driving test three times.”
“The jade Buddha statue has been in our family for generations.”
“He bought fake jade online and tried to convince everyone it was worth a fortune.”
“The jade plant in her office has grown surprisingly well despite zero sunlight.”
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