Definition
不可多得 is a four-character idiom meaning 'rare and precious; hard to come by'. It describes something or someone that is exceptionally valuable because it is seldom found — often used for talents, opportunities, or collectible items. The literal meaning is 'cannot be obtained many times', but it's always used as a positive evaluation, not a literal statement about quantity.
v.p.
rare and precioushard to come by (of talents, opportunities, or valuable items)
Examples
- 不可多得，。Zhèyàng de réncái zhēnshi bù kě duō dé, wǒmen yídìng yào liú zhù tā.Such talent is truly rare and precious — we must keep him.
- 不可多得，。Zhè cì jīhuì bù kě duō dé, nǐ yídìng yào hǎohao bǎwò.This opportunity is hard to come by — you must seize it.
- 不可多得，。Zhè fú huà shì bù kě duō dé de zhēnpǐn, bówùguǎn huā le hěn duō qián cái mǎi dào.This painting is a rare treasure; the museum spent a lot of money to acquire it.
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