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Statue of Yunü. Yunü (Chinese: 玉女; pinyin: Yùnǚ; lit. 'Jade Girl', 'Jade Maiden') is a Daoist deity or goddess in Chinese mythology and Chinese traditional religion who, along with her male counterpart Jintong "Golden Boy", are favored servants of the Jade Emperor and Zhenwudadi.
Jade is a given name derived from the ornamental stone jade, which is used in artwork and in jewellery-making. The name is derived from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, which means "stone of the bowels". [1] There was a belief that when jade was placed on the stomach, it could cure colic in babies. [2] The stone is greatly valued in Asian countries.
He is often identified with Śakra in Chinese Buddhist cosmology [3] and identified with Yu the Great in Chinese mythology. [2] The Jade Emperor is known by many names, including Yu, [2] Heavenly Grandfather (天公, Tiāngōng), which originally meant "Heavenly Duke", [citation needed] which is used by commoners; the Jade Lord; the Highest ...
When choosing a Chinese baby girl name, take into consideration family connections, any special significance the name has to you, and of course the meaning behind the name. Here are 110 from which ...
This list of Chinese baby names may help in the decision on what to name your child, whether your're looking for cool names, unique names or popular names. 200 Chinese baby names for boys and ...
When choosing a Chinese baby boy name, look for a positive meaning, family connections, and any special significance the name has to you. Here are 100 from which to choose. Chinese names for baby boys
Chinese jade refers to the jade mined or carved in China from the Neolithic onward. It is the primary hardstone of Chinese sculpture . Although deep and bright green jadeite is better known in Europe, for most of China's history, jade has come in a variety of colors and white "mutton-fat" nephrite was the most highly praised and prized.
Yupei (Chinese: 玉佩; pinyin: Yùpèi) is a generic term for jade pendants. [1] Yupei were popular even before Confucius was born. [2]: 18 Jade culture is an important component of Chinese culture, [1] reflecting both the material and spiritual culture.