南珠 (nán zhū) — a type of pearl from southern China (especially Hepu), known for its quality and luster
Definition
南珠 (nánzhū) refers to fine pearls traditionally harvested from the South China Sea, especially around Hepu in Guangxi — a specific regional product, not a general word for pearl.
noun
a type of pearl from southern China (especially Hepu), known for its quality and luster
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 南珠。Hé pǔ zì gǔ jiù yǐ chū chǎn nán zhū wén míng tiān xià.Hepu has been famous since ancient times for producing Southern Pearls.
- 南珠，。Zhè chuàn nán zhū xiàng liàn sè zé wēn rùn, pǐn zhì jí gāo.This string of Southern Pearl necklace has a warm luster and extremely high quality.
- 南珠。Zhǐ yǒu zhēn zhèng de nán zhū cái néng yǒu zhè yàng de guāng zé.Only genuine Southern Pearls can have such a luster.
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