Definition
弥足珍贵 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'extremely precious' or 'invaluable'. It's used to describe something that is so rare and valuable that it deserves to be treasured — often applied to experiences, memories, relationships, or cultural artifacts. The literal breakdown is 弥 ('more, even more') + 足 ('enough, fully') + 珍贵 ('precious'), so the phrase conveys 'fully worthy of being treasured'. It's a formal, literary expression, common in writing and speeches.
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extremely preciousinvaluableworthy of being treasured
Examples
- 弥足珍贵。Zhè duàn jīnglì duì wǒ lái shuō mí zú zhēn guì.This experience is extremely precious to me.
- 弥足珍贵,。Zhèxiē gǔlǎo de shǒugōngyìpǐn mí zú zhēn guì, zhídé hǎohǎo bǎohù.These ancient handicrafts are invaluable and deserve careful protection.
- 弥足珍贵。Yǒuyì shì rénshēng zhōng mí zú zhēn guì de cáifù.Friendship is an extremely precious treasure in life.
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