瑋
type of jade, rare, valuable
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Readings
On'yomi
- イ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
瑋 centers on a rare and valuable type of jade, emphasizing preciousness and scarcity.
Study
Etymology
瑋 combines 王 (jade) with 韋, which likely contributes the sound and possibly the idea of something wrapped or precious. The exact historical development is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
The left side 王 (jade) tells you it's a precious stone, and the right side 韋 looks like a wrapped treasure. Imagine a rare, valuable jade wrapped carefully to protect it.
Reading mnemonic
For イ, picture an eagle (イーグル) guarding a rare jade: eagle -> イ, and the precious stone is kept safe.