zhū

common
noun

Meaning of

珠 means pearl; precious gem; small round object. Pronounced zhū.

  • pearl; precious gem
  • small round object
  • surname Zhu

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

Zhè
chuàn
zhēn
zhū
xiàng
liàn
shì
ma
de
chuán
jiā
bǎo
 

This string of pearl necklaces is our family heirloom.

dài
guì
cháng
pèi
dài
zhū
bǎo
shǒu
shì
 

Ancient nobles often wore jewelry made of pearls and gems.

míng
zhū
shì
zhǒng
fēi
cháng
hǎn
jiàn
de
guāng
bǎo
shí
 

A luminous pearl is an extremely rare glowing gemstone.

de
wáng
guàn
shàng
xiāng
qiàn
le
hǎo
zhū
zi
 

Her crown was inlaid with several large precious beads.

guǎn
zhǎn
chū
le
qīng
dài
huáng
jiā
de
zhū
cáng
pǐn
 

The museum exhibited Qing Dynasty imperial pearl and jade collections.