宝石 (bǎo shí) — precious stone; gem
Definition
宝石 refers to a cut, polished precious stone (jewelry-grade). 珠宝 is the broader collective 'jewelry/gems', and 钻石 is specifically a diamond.
noun
precious stonegem
Measure word · 枚, 颗
Examples
- 宝石。Zhè méi bǎo shí shì tā shōu dào de shēng rì lǐ wù.This gem is the birthday gift she received.
- 宝石。Zhè kē bǎo shí zài guāng xiàn xià fā liàng.This gem shines in the light.
- 宝石。Tā de jiè zhi shàng xiāng qiàn le yì kē bǎo shí.Her ring is set with a gem.
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