瑰宝

瑰寶
guībǎo
noun HSK 7 #39,334

Measure Word

瑰宝 jiàn

Meanings

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

Characters

A rare and magnificent treasure.

Examples

Jīngjù shì Zhōngguó wénhuà de guībǎo.
Peking opera is a treasure of Chinese culture.
Zhè fú huà shì yìshù shǐ shàng de guībǎo.
This painting is a gem in the history of art.
Dūnhuáng 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
(rare jade/gem) + (treasure) = a rare and precious treasure. The radical in indicates jade/gems.

Stroke Order

guī
bǎo