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宝刀

Word · NounTraditional寶刀

rare and precious sword

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

rare and precious sword; treasured blade (used as a weapon)

literary

Often refers to historically significant, masterfully crafted, or legendary weapons. It carries connotations of value, heritage, and sometimes martial prowess.

Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
shōu收
cáng藏
zhe着
yī一
bǎ把
gǔ古
dài代
de的
bǎo宝
dāo刀
 。

The museum houses an ancient treasured sword.

Tā他
shì视
zhè这
bǎ把
zǔ祖
chuán传
de的
bǎo宝
dāo刀
wéi为
jiā家
zú族
de的
xiàng象
zhēng征
 。

He regards this family heirloom sword as a symbol of the clan.

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Bǎo宝
dāo刀
zèng赠
yīng英
xióng雄
 。

A precious sword is a fitting gift for a hero. (Proverb meaning a valuable item should be given to someone worthy.)

Zhè这
bǎ把
bǎo宝
dāo刀
xuē削
tiě铁
rú如
ní泥
 。

This treasured blade cuts iron like mud. (Idiom describing an extremely sharp sword.)