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Chinese Drama · 2026
Pursuit of Jade
逐玉 · Zhú Yù
The #1 Chinese drama of all time on Netflix (7M+ views). Butcher's daughter Fan Changyu and fallen Marquis Xie Zheng enter a matrilocal marriage that reshapes their empire. 2.7 billion domestic views, #6 on Netflix Global Top 10 Non-English TV.
- Cast
- Tian Xiwei, Wang Xingyue
- Watch on
- NetflixiQIYI
- Based on
- 《逐玉》by Tuan Zi Lai Xi
- Genre
- historicalromance
Deep dives
7 essays on Pursuit of Jade
Cultural history, classical references, memorable quotes, and the Chinese idioms worth knowing.
- 01
Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Ending Explained: Every Thread Resolved
Pursuit of Jade closes with a Prince Regent walking away from power, a butcher hanging her father's knife in a Marquis hall, and an Empress Dowager rising over a poisoned husband. Here's what every thread means.
- 02
How Pursuit of Jade Made Supporting Actors Into Stars: The Chinese Concept of 配角逆袭
Lin Muran gained 1.4 million followers from one scene. Kong Xueer trended nationally. Deng Kai's villain reveal stunned everyone. How Pursuit of Jade created the rarest C-drama phenomenon: 配角逆袭.
- 03
From Butcher's Daughter to General: The Chinese Idioms Behind Fan Changyu's Finale Arc in Pursuit of Jade (逐玉)
Fan Changyu kills the villain with her father's butcher knife and earns the title General Huaihua. Here are the Chinese idioms that capture her transformation across 40 episodes of Pursuit of Jade.
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The Real History Behind Pursuit of Jade (逐玉): Matrilocal Marriage, Military Purges, and Women Warriors
Pursuit of Jade is set in a fictional dynasty, but its themes are rooted in real Chinese history — from 入赘 matrilocal marriage to military purges and women on the battlefield.
- 05
Pursuit of Jade (逐玉): Famous Quotes Explained in Chinese and English
Break down the most viral quotes from Pursuit of Jade — from Fan Changyu's iconic butcher lines to Xie Zheng's battlefield vows. Chinese text, pinyin, and cultural context.
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10 Chinese Idioms Every Pursuit of Jade (逐玉) Fan Should Know
Discover the Chinese idioms (chengyu) woven into Pursuit of Jade's story of love, war, and revenge — from Xie Zheng's hidden identity to Fan Changyu's battlefield courage.
- 07
Why Is It Called 'Pursuit of Jade'? The Deep Symbolism of 玉 in Chinese Culture
Jade isn't just a gemstone in China — it represents virtue, character, and moral perfection. Explore what 玉 means in Chinese idioms and why it's central to the hit drama Pursuit of Jade (逐玉).
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