珠玑

珠璣
zhūjī
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 pearls and gems
  2. 2 pearls of wisdom; eloquent phrases
  3. 3 beautifully crafted writing

Examples

HSK 6
Zhè běn sǎnwén jí piān piān dōu shì zhūjī.
Every piece in this essay collection is a polished gem.
HSK 7-9
Tā de yǎnjiǎng zìzì zhūjī, ràng rén shēnshòu qǐfā.
Every word of his speech was a pearl of wisdom and deeply inspiring.

Tips

usage
Most common in the set phrase 字字珠玑 'every word a pearl', used to praise speech or writing. = round pearl, = irregular pearl - together they cover 'all kinds of pearls'.
register
Strongly literary. In speech use 精彩 (jīngcǎi) or 妙语 (miàoyǔ). 珠玑 mainly appears in book reviews, eulogies, formal compliments and classical-flavored prose.

Stroke Order

zhū