Definitions

jade-like stone

Etymology

Possibly jade  also provides the pronunciation

About

The character "珂" is structurally composed of the jade radical, which semantically connects it to precious stones, and the component "可" that primarily offers phonetic guidance. Its etymology points to an early meaning denoting a specific type of white jade or a fine ornamental stone, a definition that has remained consistently central to its use. While this core mineralogical reference has endured, the character has also been appropriated for personal nomenclature, where its inherent connotations of beauty and value are emphasized. The character's form has maintained its integral composition without significant alteration, reflecting a stable linguistic identity derived from its material associations.

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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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是我的好朋友。

Kē shì wǒ de hǎo péngyou.

Ke is my good friend.

这块玉石洁白如

Zhè kuài yùshí jiébái rú kē.

This piece of jade is as white as jade-like stone.

她的名字里有一个字。

Tā de míngzì lǐ yǒu yī gè kē zì.

There is the character "Ke" in her name.

艺术家收藏美丽的石。

Yìshùjiā shōucáng měilì de kē shí.

The artist collects beautiful jade-like stones.

这种拉材质非常耐磨。

Zhè zhǒng kēlā cáizhì fēicháng nài mó.

This Cora material is very wear-resistant.

古籍用罗版印刷保存。

Gǔjí yòng kēluóbǎn yìnshuā bǎocún.

Ancient books are preserved through collotype printing.

雪映照着清晨的阳光。

Kē xuě yìngzhào zhe qīngchén de yángguāng.

The pristine snow reflects the morning sunlight.

他的品格如同无瑕的玉。

Tā de pǐngé rútóng wúxiá de kē yù.

His character is like a flawless piece of jade.