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珍宝
zhēnbǎo
Description
珍宝是指非常珍贵、值钱的东西，比如金子、宝石或者很少见的物品。
"珍宝" refers to very precious and valuable items, such as gold, gems, or rare objects.
人们也常用它来比喻自己特别爱惜的人或事物。
People also often use "珍宝" metaphorically for someone or something they especially cherish.
Meanings
珍宝zhēnbǎo
treasure; precious valuable object
博物馆里有很多古代珍宝。
The museum has many ancient treasures.
珍宝zhēnbǎo
something deeply cherished (figurative)
孩子是父母的珍宝。
Children are the treasures of their parents.
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Notes
- Etymology
珍 (precious) + 宝 (treasure), two near-synonym characters combined for emphasis.
- Nuance
more formal/literary than everyday 宝贝, often used for museum or historical valuables.
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