Definition
珍宝 literally refers to precious jewelry and treasures (jade, gold, gems), but its more common modern usage is metaphorical — anything extremely valuable or cherished, such as cultural relics, talents, or memories. It carries a stronger emotional weight than 'treasure' in English, often implying something irreplaceable. You'll see it in phrases like 稀世珍宝 (rare world treasure) and 视为珍宝 (to cherish something as a treasure).
n.
jewelryprecious gems and artifactssomething very cherished or valuable (e.g. talent, cultural relic, memory)
Examples
- 珍宝。Bówùguǎn lǐ chénliè zhe xǔduō gǔdài zhēn bǎo.Many ancient treasures are displayed in the museum.
- 珍宝。Zhè jiàn wénwù bèi shì wéi guójiā jí zhēn bǎo.This cultural relic is regarded as a national treasure.
- 珍宝。Tā bǎ zìjǐ zhēncáng de zhēn bǎo juān gěi le túshūguǎn.He donated his cherished treasure to the library.
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