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珍珠
zhēnzhū
Description
珍珠是一种很美的东西，来自海里的贝壳。
很多人喜欢用珍珠做项链，也有人喜欢喝珍珠奶茶。
Meanings
珍珠zhēnzhū
pearl (gem from an oyster)
她的项链上有很多白色的珍珠。
珍珠zhēnzhū
tapioca pearls in bubble tea
我喜欢喝有珍珠的奶茶。
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Notes
- Etymology
珍 means precious/rare and 珠 means bead or pearl, together 'precious bead'.
- Nuance
for bubble tea, 珍珠 refers to chewy tapioca balls, also called 波霸.
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