Definition
金玉 is a compound noun literally meaning 'gold and jade', but it is more commonly used figuratively to refer to anything precious, valuable, or excellent, such as good advice (金玉良言, 'golden and jade-like words' meaning valuable advice). In formal letters, it is also used as a respectful term for the recipient's words or reply (e.g., 金玉之言). The word often appears in set phrases and carries a classical, elevated tone.
n.
gold and jadeprecious treasures(figurative) preciousvaluable (as in 金玉良言, golden advice)
Examples
- ，。Tā de huà kěyǐ shuō shì jīn yù liáng yán, zhídé wǒmen zǐxì sīkǎo.His words can be called golden advice; they are worth our careful consideration.
- 金玉，。Zhèxiē wénwù jiànjiàn dōu shì jīn yù, jiàzhí lián chéng.These cultural relics are all gold and jade, priceless treasures.
- 金玉，。Nín lái xìn zhōng de jīn yù zhī yán, wǒ yǐ míngjì zài xīn.I have engraved your golden words in your letter upon my heart.
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