jade
jade — noun
1. a hard green stone that is prized for its beauty and is used to make jewellery,
a hard green stone that is prized for its beauty and is used to make jewellery, ornamental carvings, and other decorative objects
Madison received a small jade bracelet from her grandmother on her wedding day.
collocation: jade bracelet
The museum exhibit featured ancient jade carvings from the Shang dynasty.
collocation: jade carving
Rin admired the deep green colour of the polished jade pendant.
Tendai collects jade from all over the world, including pieces from China and Myanmar.
In Chinese culture, jade is said to bring good luck and protection to its owner.
2. an object, such as a statue, carving, or piece of jewellery, that is made from t
an object, such as a statue, carving, or piece of jewellery, that is made from the green stone called jade
The antique shop sold a small jade horse from the Qing period.
countable: a jade (an object made of jade)
Linh inherited a collection of ancient jades that had been in her family for generations.
plural: jades = multiple objects
Heloísa bought a carved jade shaped like a lotus at the weekend market.
The museum displayed a rare jade from the Han dynasty in a glass case.
- jade carving
more specific — refers to objects shaped by carving
用法筆記
When used as a countable noun, 'jade' refers to a specific object or artifact made of the material. The plural form 'jades' describes a collection of such items.
3. a lively green shade, similar to that of the gemstone jade, that can lean slight
a lively green shade, similar to that of the gemstone jade, that can lean slightly towards blue or yellow
The walls of the living room were painted a calm shade of jade.
pattern: shade of jade
Erik chose a scarf in jade to match the colour of his new coat.
The mountain lake was a clear, cold jade under the afternoon sun.
Roya ordered curtains in a soft shade of jade for the bedroom windows.
- jade green
an alternative name for the same colour
- emerald
a brighter and more vivid green; not the same shade as jade
文法句型
shade of jade
jade + green
jade — adjective
1. describing something that has the bright green colour of the gemstone jade
describing something that has the bright green colour of the gemstone jade
João wore a jade necktie to the formal dinner party.
attributive: jade + noun
The garden had a beautiful jade fountain at its centre.
Michael painted his front door a bright jade colour that stood out from the street.
The hills after the spring rain were a deep, rich jade green.
- jade-green
the hyphenated compound adjective, used in both attributive and predicative positions
文法句型
jade + noun
用法筆記
This adjective is used only before a noun (attributive position). It cannot follow a linking verb like 'be' — for that, use 'jade green' instead (e.g. 'The dress is jade green', not 'The dress is jade').
常見錯誤
jade — verb
1. to become tired, bored, or less interested in something because you have been do
to become tired, bored, or less interested in something because you have been doing it or experiencing it for too long
After years of leading the same tour, the guide began to jade at the repetition.
pattern: jade at [something]
Tamar jaded quickly from the endless meetings and piles of paperwork.
pattern: jade from [something]
Even the most enthusiastic teacher can jade after decades in the classroom.
Padma found herself jading after three months of constant travel for her new job.
- tire of
more common in everyday language; less formal than 'jade'
- become weary
similar meaning but sounds more physical than mental
- energise
to fill with energy rather than lose it
文法句型
jade at [something]
jade from [something]
用法筆記
Much more common as the past participle 'jaded', which functions as an adjective (e.g. 'He looked jaded after years of doing the same job'). The simple verb form 'jade' is rare in everyday conversation and belongs to formal or literary registers.
2. to make someone or something weak, tired, or less effective through continuous h
to make someone or something weak, tired, or less effective through continuous hard work, overuse, or stress
Years of harsh working conditions had jaded the energy and hopes of the factory workers.
transitive: had jaded [noun phrase]
The politician's patience was jaded by months of constant media criticism.
The spirits of everyone in the farming community were jaded by the long drought.
Hugo feared the daily stress of the shop would jade his love for the work.
- invigorate
to give energy to someone or something
文法句型
jade [someone/something]
be jaded by [something]
用法筆記
This transitive sense is very rare in modern English. It is most often encountered in past-participle form ('jaded by years of struggle'). The passive voice is the most natural grammatical pattern for this sense. 'Jade' in this meaning overlaps with 'wear out', 'exhaust', and 'drain', which are far more common alternatives.