宝藏

寶藏

bǎozàng

noun HSK 7-9 #5,426

Measure Word

一批宝藏 pī

Meanings

1 treasure; buried treasure
2 hidden gem (figurative)

Characters

treasure; precious

to store; to hide

Literally 'precious things stored/hidden' - treasure that is concealed or kept safe.

Examples

HSK 1

她真是一个宝藏女孩。

Tā zhēnshì yīgè bǎozàng nǚhái.

She's truly a hidden gem of a girl.

HSK 6

传说这座山下埋着一批宝藏。

Chuánshuō zhè zuò shānxià mái zhe yī pī bǎozàng.

Legend says there's treasure buried under this mountain.

Tips

usage

宝藏 has become trendy internet slang. 宝藏男孩/女孩 (treasure boy/girl) means someone who keeps surprising you with hidden talents and qualities. 宝藏歌手 means an underrated singer who deserves more recognition.

Stroke Order

宝 bǎo

藏 cáng