宝藏

寶藏

bǎozàng

noun HSK 7 #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

传说这座山下埋着一批宝藏。

Chuánshuō zhè zuò shān xià mái zhe yī pī bǎozàng.

Legend says there's treasure buried under this mountain.

她真是一个宝藏女孩。

Tā zhēn shì yī ge bǎozàng nǚhái.

She's truly a hidden gem of a girl.

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