Definition
瑰宝 (guī bǎo) is a formal, literary word for a rare and precious thing, often used figuratively for cultural or artistic treasures (e.g., a masterpiece). Unlike 宝贝 (bǎo bèi), which is colloquial and can mean 'darling', or 宝藏 (bǎo zàng) referring to hidden resources, 瑰宝 emphasizes something uniquely valuable and irreplaceable.
noun
(literal and figurative) gemtreasurea rare and valuable thing
Examples
- 瑰宝。Zhè bù xiǎoshuō shì wénxué jiè de guī bǎo.This novel is a gem in the literary world.
- 瑰宝。Zhèxiē chūtǔ wénwù shì guójiā de guī bǎo.These unearthed artifacts are national treasures.
- 瑰宝。Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnshì le yí jiàn gǔdài guī bǎo.The museum displayed an ancient treasure.
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