Definition
明珠 literally means 'bright pearl'. In Chinese, it is frequently used as a metaphor for a cherished person or thing — most notably in the idiom 掌上明珠 (zhǎng shàng míng zhū), which describes a deeply beloved daughter, but also for something esteemed in general.
n.
bright pearl(figurative) a cherished person or thinga treasure
Examples
- 明珠。Hǎi dǐ yǒu hěn duō míng zhū.There are many bright pearls on the seafloor.
- 。Tā shì fùmǔ de zhǎng shàng míng zhū.She is the apple of her parents' eye.
- 明珠。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng shì Zhōnghuá wénhuà de yì kē míng zhū.This ancient city is a gem of Chinese culture.
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