球琳器

qiúlínqì
idiom

Meanings

  1. 1 a person of outstanding talent
  2. 2 a vessel of fine jade; a worthy individual

Examples

Zhège niánqīngrén shì nándé de qiúlínqì.
This young man is a rare gem of talent.
Guójiā zhèng xūyào zhèyàng de qiúlínqì lái dāndāng dàrèn.
The country needs exactly this kind of worthy talent to take on great responsibility.

Tips

culture
and are both names for beautiful jade in classical texts. 球琳器 literally means a vessel carved from fine jade, used figuratively for someone of exceptional character and ability. A bookish compliment, quite literary in feel.

Stroke Order

qiú
lín