Everyone knows that jadeite is the "king of jade", but do you know where this title came from?

As for jadeite, I believe many people have one or two pieces of jadeite jewelry at home, or even a jadeite pendant, jadeite bracelet, etc. Why do Chinese people have such a deep obsession with jade?

Because it is beautiful and intelligent, shining with a low-key light, not flashy or frivolous, but quiet and elegant, which is exactly the character that Chinese people pursue and admire. In addition, it represents a yearning, a sustenance, an inner peace and calmness, and is the material carrier of an excellent spirit that is implicit, restrained and persevering.

Since you like jadeite, you must have heard of the title "King of Jade", right? Today, let's explore the origin of this title and analyze it from a poem~

The King of Jade

The king of jade is called jadeite, which is radiant and brilliant.

The rich green of spring makes my heart beat, condensing the fragrance of ancient virtues.

It is easy to distinguish between merits and flaws, but it is difficult to distinguish between humans and ghosts.

Through the door, Tao Ran gambles on stones.

This poem was written by Guo Moruo, one of the top masters in the Chinese cultural world in the 20th century. His contribution to modern Chinese literature is enormous. But today we will not learn about his history, but appreciate his poems and see why jadeite is the "king of jade"!

Guo Moruo's poem "King of Jade" outlines the deep and crystal texture of jadeite with just a few words, which contains the mysterious and elegant spirit of oriental culture, making people intoxicated.

"The king of jade is called jadeite", the king of jade, as the name suggests, is the most beautiful and precious jade. China has an 8,000-year-old jade culture. From ancient times to the present, there are many kinds of stones called "jade", but only jadeite sits on the "throne" of the king of jade.

"Hanyao Shangliuying" refers to the water head luster and quality of jadeite. We all know that the most impressive thing about a piece of jade is the luster it radiates from the inside out. This luster is not as dazzling as diamond, but it is extremely attractive. Good jadeite is full of water, has lively luster, and is most beautiful when it is radiant.

"Rich green, spring heart beats" refers to the color of jadeite. In nature, the colors of jade are ever-changing and rich. The smoky green, bright red, refreshing violet and clear white are all loved by people. The most precious of them is the imperial green jadeite, and the glass-type imperial green is extremely rare.

"Condensing the ancient virtues and fragrance" refers to the connotation of jadeite. Jade gives people a feeling of dignity and nobility. Ancient Chinese ancestors believed that jade possesses the five virtues of a gentleman: benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and purity, and only gentlemen can wear jade. In people's minds, jade is not only a beautiful stone, but also a symbol of spirit and culture. Even today, when we appreciate a piece of jade, we can still feel the virtues of the ancient gentlemen.

"It is easy to distinguish between flaws and quality, but it is difficult to distinguish between humans and ghosts." This poem means that the flaws and quality of jade are easy to distinguish compared to the human heart with ulterior motives. It also shows that the quality of jade is precious.

The next sentence "see-through opening of the door" is a term in jade gambling. "Opening the door" is also called "opening the skylight". Being able to accurately judge the amount of color inside the jade and the changes in texture and water quality from the door opened in the original stone is a "perspective" that ordinary people cannot achieve!

The last sentence "Taoran gambles on jadeite spirit" means being immersed in the endless mysterious changes of the jadeite raw stone and reluctant to leave. People's thoughts, guesses and insights will lead to unexpected answers in the jadeite raw stone. The human mind is intoxicated by the magic and mystery of nature. What a wonderful feeling it is!

It can be seen that this short poem by a literati contains all aspects of jade. The author's love for jade is self-evident, and he has conducted in-depth research on it.

So after reading this, do you have a deeper understanding of jadeite?