天珠

tiānzhū

noun

Measure Word

一颗天珠 kē

Meanings

1 dzi bead - an etched agate stone bead from Tibet, prized as a talisman

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

这串天珠价值连城。

Zhè chuàn tiānzhū jiàzhí-liánchéng.

This string of dzi beads is priceless.

HSK 7-9

藏族人认为天珠有辟邪的力量。

Zàngzú rén rènwéi tiānzhū yǒu bìxié de lìliàng.

Tibetans believe dzi beads have the power to ward off evil.

Tips

culture

Literally 'heaven beads.' The patterned eyes (1-eye, 9-eye, etc.) are believed to bring different blessings - 9-eye dzi (九眼天珠) are the most coveted. Ancient specimens can sell at auction for millions of RMB.

Stroke Order

天 tiān

珠 zhū