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瑰宝

瑰寶
guībǎo
noun HSK 7-9 #39,334

Measure Word

一件瑰宝 jiàn

Meanings

  1. 1 gem
  2. 2 treasure
  3. 3 invaluable asset

Characters

瑰
guī
rare gem; magnificent
宝
bǎo
treasure; precious
A rare and magnificent treasure.

Examples

京剧是中国文化的瑰宝。
Jīngjù shì Zhōngguó wénhuà de guībǎo.
Peking opera is a treasure of Chinese culture.
这幅画是艺术史上的瑰宝。
Zhè fú huà shì yìshùshǐ shàng de guībǎo.
This painting is a gem in the history of art.
敦煌壁画是人类文明的瑰宝。
Dūn huáng bìhuà shì rénlèi wénmíng de guībǎo.
The Dunhuang murals are a treasure of human civilization.

Tips

usage
A literary/formal word. Almost always used for cultural, artistic, or civilizational treasures, not for everyday valuable items.
memory
瑰 (rare jade/gem) + 宝 (treasure) = a rare and precious treasure. The 王 radical in 瑰 indicates jade/gems.

Stroke Order

瑰 guī
宝 bǎo