钻石 (zuàn shí) — diamond | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

钻石 is specifically diamond (the hardest natural gem). 宝石 is the broader category 'precious stone / gem' that includes 钻石 along with rubies, sapphires, etc.

noun

diamond

Measure word · 颗

Examples

钻石。
Zhè kē zuàn shí fēi cháng shǎn liàng.
This diamond is very shiny.
钻石。
zuàn shí Shì shì jiè shàng zuì yìng de tiān rán wù zhì zhī yī.
Diamond is one of the hardest natural substances in the world.
钻石。
Tā sòng gěi tā yì kē zuàn shí zuò wéi lǐ wù.
He gave her a diamond as a gift.

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