球琳器

qiúlínqì
phrase

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 5
Zhège niánqīngrén shì nándé de qiúlínqì.
This young man is a rare gem of talent.
HSK 7-9
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
球 and 琳 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

球 qiú
琳 lín
器 qì