国宝

國寶
guóbǎo
noun HSK 7 #25,770

Measure Word

国宝 jiàn

Meanings

  1. 1 national treasure

Examples

Dà xióngmāo shì Zhōngguó de guóbǎo.
The giant panda is China's national treasure.
Zhè fú huà bèi liè wéi guóbǎo jí wénwù.
This painting is classified as a national-treasure-level cultural relic.
Guóbǎo jí de wénwù bù yǔnxǔ chūjìng zhǎnlǎn.
National-treasure-level cultural relics are not allowed to be exhibited abroad.

Tips

culture
In China, the term 国宝 is strongly associated with the giant panda (大熊猫). It is also used for top-tier cultural relics and irreplaceable national figures.
usage
Can be used informally/humorously to call someone very important or beloved a "national treasure."

Stroke Order

guó
bǎo