Where does “翡翠” come from?
翡翠 (Japanese) comes from Chinese 翡翠 — jadeite; kingfisher, especially halcyon.
翡翠 (Japanese): jade; Alternative spelling of 川蝉
Definitions
- jade; Alternative spelling of 川蝉
Ancestry of “翡翠”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Chinese | 翡翠 | jadeite; kingfisher, especially halcyon |