宝典 (bǎo diǎn) — valuable book; treasured book
Definition
宝典 (bǎodiǎn) literally means 'treasured book' and is used for a definitive, highly valued guide or manual (e.g. 武术宝典 'martial arts manual'). It implies the book is an authoritative reference worth cherishing, not just any book.
noun
valuable booktreasured book
Measure word · 本
Examples
- 宝典。Zhè běn bǎo diǎn shì wǒ men jiā zuì zhēn guì de shū.This treasured book is the most precious book in our family.
- 宝典。Tā měi tiān dōu huì fān kàn nà běn wǔ shù bǎo diǎn.He looks at that martial arts manual every day.
- 宝典。Zhè běn zhǐ nán shì hù wài yùn dòng ài hào zhě de bǎo diǎn.This guide is a treasured book for outdoor enthusiasts.
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