珠宝 (zhū bǎo) — jewels, jewelry, precious stones

Definition

Jewelry and precious stones as a category (necklaces, rings, etc.). Narrower than 首饰 (general ornaments, including costume pieces); broader than 宝石 (single gems) or 珍珠 (just pearls).

noun
jewelsjewelryprecious stones
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Examples

  • 珠宝
    Tā dài de zhū bǎo fēi cháng piào liang.
    The jewelry she wears is very beautiful.
  • 珠宝
    Zhè jiā diàn yǐ chū shòu gāo dàng zhū bǎo wén míng.
    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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