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Jade

Gemstones
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A tough green stone (nephrite or jadeite), symbolizing virtue, harmony, and longevity.

Detailed Definition
Jade holds profound cultural weight in East Asian poetry, embodying Confucian virtues like wisdom and compassion. Its smooth coolness and durability make it a metaphor for moral integrity and enduring love. Western poets adopt jade to signify serenity or the quiet strength of tradition—its green hue echoing both nature and the cultivated soul.
Example
Example in poetry:
Confucian poetry praises jade as “benevolence polished by time”; Li Bai writes of jade pendants chiming with virtue; modern verse uses jade to symbolize serenity amid chaos; in love poetry, jade is “cool devotion that endures”; eco-poets liken it to forests—green, ancient, resilient; its toughness makes it a metaphor for moral integrity.
Additional Notes
Jade is an umbrella term for nephrite and jadeite, revered in East Asia for millennia; symbolizing virtue, harmony, and immortality, its toughness and smoothness represent resilience and grace—poets often use jade to explore cultural heritage, moral integrity, or the enduring spirit.
Also Known As
Nephrite Jade Jadeite Jade Baggage Jade green
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