China is a country with thousands of years of history and civilization. Many Chinese cultural traditions are still remembered and observed, and have an influence on Chinese people’s everyday life. One of the most interesting aspects of Chinese culture is jade culture.Jade is important in China not only because of its beauty, but also for its virtues and cultural meanings given by people. Confucius said that jade has 11 virtues, which include loyalty and sincerity. The Chinese character for jade, “玉”, is often used in names and sayings to reflect these qualities.