瑰宝 (guī bǎo) — (literal and figurative) gem, treasure; a rare and valuable thing
Definition
瑰宝 is a formal, written word for a rare and precious treasure, often used figuratively for cultural or artistic gems. Stronger and more literary than 宝贝 or 宝, which are everyday words for treasured things.
noun
(literal and figurative) gemtreasurea rare and valuable thing
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 瑰宝。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō shì wén xué jiè de guī bǎo.This novel is a gem in the literary world.
- 瑰宝。Zhè xiē chū tǔ wén wù shì guó jiā de guī bǎo.These unearthed artifacts are national treasures.
- 瑰宝。Bó wù guǎn lǐ zhǎn shì le yí jiàn gǔ dài guī bǎo.The museum displayed an ancient treasure.
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