Definition
珠宝 (zhū bǎo) is a general term for jewelry and precious stones, covering items like rings, necklaces, and loose gems. 首饰 (shǒu shì) refers specifically to wearable ornaments (rings, earrings, etc.), while 珍珠 (zhēn zhū) and 宝石 (bǎo shí) are the materials (pearls and gems) that make up 珠宝. 瑰宝 (guī bǎo) is more figurative, meaning a treasure or rare valuable thing.
noun
jewelsjewelryprecious stones
Examples
- 珠宝。Tā dài de zhū bǎo fēicháng piàoliang.The jewelry she wears is very beautiful.
- 珠宝。Zhè jiā diàn yǐ chūshòu gāodàng zhū bǎo wénmíng.This shop is famous for selling high-end jewelry.
- 珠宝。Tā huā le hěn duō qián mǎi zhū bǎo.She spent a lot of money buying jewelry.
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