Definition
钻石 (zuàn shí) specifically means 'diamond' — a precious stone made of carbon, valued for its hardness and brilliance. 宝石 (bǎo shí) is the general term for any precious or semi-precious gemstone (ruby, emerald, etc.). Think of 钻石 as a type of 宝石.
noun
diamond
Measure word · 颗
Examples
- 钻石。Zhè kē zuàn shí fēicháng shǎnliàng.This diamond is very shiny.
- 钻石。zuàn shí shì shìjiè shàng zuì yìng de tiānrán wùzhì zhī yī.Diamond is one of the hardest natural substances in the world.
- 钻石。Tā sòng gěi tā yì kē zuàn shí zuòwéi lǐwù.He gave her a diamond as a gift.
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