宝刀 (bǎo dāo) — treasured sword
Definition
Literary term for a prized, treasured sword — carries cultural weight as an heirloom or symbol of martial prowess. Common in 成语 (e.g. 宝刀未老) and classical-flavored writing rather than everyday speech about ordinary knives.
noun
treasured sword
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 宝刀。Zhè bǎ bǎo dāo shì tā zǔ fù liú xià de chuán jiā bǎo.This treasured sword is a family heirloom left by his grandfather.
- 宝刀，凛凛。Tā huī wǔ bǎo dāo, wēi fēng lǐn lǐn.He wielded the treasured sword with great majesty.
- ，宝刀，。Lǎo jiàng jūn suī rán nián shì yǐ gāo, dàn bǎo dāo wèi lǎo, jiàn fǎ yī jiù jīng zhàn.Though the old general is advanced in years, his skill remains as sharp as ever (lit. treasured sword not aged).
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