Meaning
jade
- A hard, typically green mineral used for ornaments and jewelry.
In a sentence
Ha comprato una splendida collana di giada in Cina.
She bought a gorgeous jade necklace in China.
Il vaso antico era scolpito in un unico blocco di giada.
The antique vase was carved from a single block of jade.
Preferisci l'anello d'argento o quello con la giada verde?
Do you prefer the silver ring or the one with green jade?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| giada | feminine · singular |
| giade | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually uncountable when referring to the stone; can also refer to the light green color.