Definition
无价之宝 (wú jià zhī bǎo) is an idiom meaning 'priceless treasure', used for both concrete objects (e.g., a heirloom painting) and abstract things (e.g., health, time). Its sibling 难能可贵 (nán néng kě guì) focuses on rare, commendable actions or qualities — something 'admirable because hard to achieve' — while 无价之宝 emphasizes incalculable value.
idiom
priceless treasuresomething invaluable
Examples
- 无价之宝。Zhè fú huà shì yéye liú gěi wǒ de wú jià zhī bǎo.This painting is a priceless treasure left to me by my grandpa.
- 无价之宝。Jiànkāng de shēntǐ cái shì zhēnzhèng de wú jià zhī bǎo.A healthy body is truly a priceless treasure.
- ，无价之宝。Zài zhège shídài, shíjiān hé chéngxìn dōu shì wú jià zhī bǎo.In this era, time and integrity are both priceless treasures.
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