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灵璆

Líng Qiú

"The Celestial Tinkling of Precious Stones"

Poetic & Classical

Cultural Origin

Derived from the 'Li Sao' (Chu Ci), where 'Qiu' refers to the sound of high-quality jade hitting together, symbolizing a soul with a distinct and beautiful voice.

Meaning Explained

How do you pronounce the character Qiu (璆)?

Qiu is pronounced like 'Chee-oh' (rising tone). It is an ancient and rare word for the sound of exquisite jade.

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