钻石 (zuàn shí) — diamond
Definition
钻石 is specifically diamond (the hardest natural gem). 宝石 is the broader category 'precious stone / gem' that includes 钻石 along with rubies, sapphires, etc.
noun
diamond
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 钻石。Zhè kē zuàn shí fēi cháng shǎn liàng.This diamond is very shiny.
- 钻石。zuàn shí Shì shì jiè shàng zuì yìng de tiān rán wù zhì zhī yī.Diamond is one of the hardest natural substances in the world.
- 钻石。Tā sòng gěi tā yì kē zuàn shí zuò wéi lǐ wù.He gave her a diamond as a gift.
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