珍珠 (zhēn zhū) — pearl
Definition
珍珠 is specifically a pearl — a single round gem formed inside a mollusk. Unlike 珠宝 ('jewelry' in general) or 宝石 ('precious stone, gem'), it names one specific type, not a category.
noun
pearl
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 珍珠。Zhè chuàn zhēn zhū xiàng liàn shì tā zuì zhēn guì de lǐ wù.This pearl necklace is her most precious gift.
- 珍珠。Yǎng zhí zhēn zhū xū yào hěn duō nài xīn hé jì shù.Cultivating pearls requires a lot of patience and skill.
- 珍珠。Tā dài de ěr huán shàng xiāng qiàn le liǎng kē zhēn zhū.The earrings she wore were set with two pearls.
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