宝藏 (bǎo zàng) — (precious) mineral deposits; hidden treasure; (figurative) treasure; valuable resources (e.g., knowledge, culture, wisdom); (Buddhism) the treasure of Buddha's law; Dharma treasure
Definition
宝藏 stresses what is HIDDEN or untapped — buried riches, mineral deposits, or figurative cultural/wisdom resources waiting to be discovered. 宝库 is the place that stores them; 瑰宝 is a single prized item already known.
noun
(precious) mineral depositshidden treasure(figurative) treasurevaluable resources (e.g., knowledge, culture, wisdom)(Buddhism) the treasure of Buddha's lawDharma treasure
Examples
- 宝藏。Tā men zài hǎi dǐ fā xiàn le yí chù bǎo zàng.They discovered a treasure at the bottom of the sea.
- 宝藏，。Tú shū guǎn shì zhī shi de bǎo zàng, zhí dé hǎo hǎo lì yòng.The library is a treasure of knowledge; it's worth making good use of.
- 宝藏。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng yōng yǒu fēng fù de wén huà bǎo zàng.This ancient city possesses abundant cultural treasures.
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