Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "瑕", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "瑕", and master the standard way of writing the character "瑕".
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瑕 [xiá]
【名】
1. A spot on jade, metaphorically referring to a defect or fault.
- 例: 瑕玷 (flaw), 瑕垢 (deficiency), 瑕疵 (blemish).
2. A gap or space.
- 例: 瑕隙 (gap), 瑕衅 (loophole; also metaphorically a fault).
3. In ancient times, the same as "霞" (rosy clouds).
【引】
1. "说文": 瑕,玉小赤也。 (A small red spot on jade.)
2. Sima Xiangru in "子虚赋": 赤瑕驳榮. (Red jade has imperfections.)
3. Zuo Si in "蜀都赋": 江珠瑕英.
4. "考工记·弓人": 深瑕而泽.
5. "史记·廉颇蔺相如列传": 璧有瑕,请指示王.
6. "礼记·聘义": 瑕不掩瑜. (Flaws can't overshadow brilliance.)
【例】
又如: 瑕适 (a flaw on jade; metaphorically a deficiency).
2. Metaphorically denotes evident defects or shortcomings in persons or things.
- 例: 瑕瑜 (the flaws and merits of a person).
3. A crack or fissure.
- 例: 瑕缝 (fissure or crack).
4. Extended meaning refers to emptiness or loopholes.
- 例: 瑕隙 (an opportunity or exploitable gap).
5. Red-hued jade.
- 例: 扬雄 in "蜀都赋": 于近则有瑕英菌芝,玉石江珠.
【动】
1. To point out faults or flaws; extended to mean to blame.
- 例: 瑕訾.
【引】
1. "左传": 惟我知女,女专利而不厌,予取予求,不女疵瑕也. ("I know you; you seek perfection without displeasure. I require what I choose and don't want your flaws.")