zhǎng
shàng
míng
zhū

idiom
common

Meaning of 掌上明珠

掌上明珠 means a beloved child (especially a daughter) doted on by parents; a cherished treasure. Pronounced zhǎng shàng míng zhū.

  • a beloved child (especially a daughter) doted on by parents; a cherished treasure

Definitions & Examples

shì
jiā
de
zhǎng
shàng
míng
zhū
 
cóng
xiǎo
jiù
bèi
chǒng
huài
le
 

She is the apple of her family's eye and has been spoiled by her parents since childhood.

Zhè
jiàn
Sòng
dài
shì
guǎn
de
zhǎng
shàng
míng
zhū
 

This Song Dynasty porcelain is the museum's most cherished treasure.

Xiǎo
ér
zi
chéng
le
quán
jiā
de
zhǎng
shàng
míng
zhū
 
jiě
jiě
dōu
hěn
xiàn
 

The youngest son became the darling of the whole family, and his older siblings were all jealous of him.