珍 (zhēn) — precious, valuable (bound root used in compound words)
Definition
珍 (zhēn) is a bound morpheme meaning 'precious' — it never stands alone, only appearing in compounds such as 珍贵, 珍珠, and 珍惜.
bound form
preciousvaluable (bound root used in compound words)
Examples
- 。Wǒ men yào zhēn xī shí jiān.We should cherish time.
- 。Zhè shì yí jiàn zhēn guì de lǐ wù.This is a precious gift.
- 。Tā zài xiàng liàn shàng xiāng le yì kē zhēn zhū.She set a pearl in the necklace.
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