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宝石 (bǎo shí): precious stone; gem

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
precious stone; gem
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • precious stone
  • gem

Chinese explanation

  • 经过打磨加工、美丽而稀有的石头,如钻石、红宝石、蓝宝石、翡翠等,常用作首饰或装饰品。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

jewel

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Example sentences

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She took a fancy to a sapphire at the jewelry store and planned to buy it for her mother.

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The king's crown was studded with various precious stones, glittering under the lights.

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This museum houses a rare ruby that is priceless.

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Geologists discovered a new kind of gemstone in the deep mountains, attracting academic attention.

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