瓏
clarity, sound of jewels
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Readings
On'yomi
- ロウ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
瓏 centers on the clear, bright quality of polished jade or gems, especially the luminous clarity and the delicate ringing sound they make when struck together.
Most common words using 瓏
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Etymology
瓏 combines 王 (jade) with 龍 (dragon), which likely provides the sound. The character originally referred to a type of jade used in ceremonies, associated with clarity and resonant sound.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 王 (jade) shows this is about precious stones, and the right side 龍 (dragon) suggests something majestic. Imagine a dragon's hoard of perfectly clear jade pieces that ring like tiny bells when they touch.
Reading mnemonic
For ロウ, picture a row of clear jade pendants hanging in a line: row -> ロウ, and each one chimes with a pure, bright sound.