family heirloom; precious tradition
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
family heirloom; an object passed down through generations
Literally refers to a tangible object like jewelry, furniture, or artifacts that carries family history.
Zhè这
ge个
yù玉
zhuó镯
shì是
wǒ我
jiā家
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
，
yǐ已
jīng经
chuán传
le了
sān三
dài代
le了
。
This jade bracelet is my family's heirloom, passed down for three generations.
Tā他
bǎ把
zǔ祖
fù父
liú留
xià下
de的
huái怀
biǎo表
shì视
wéi为
zuì最
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
。
He regards the pocket watch left by his grandfather as the most precious family heirloom.
noun
precious tradition; valuable spirit or quality
Used metaphorically to describe intangible family values, virtues, or traditions that are cherished and passed on.
Jiān艰
kǔ苦
pǔ朴
sù素
de的
zuò作
fēng风
shì是
láo劳
dòng动
rén人
mín民
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
。
The spirit of hard work and plain living is a precious tradition of the working people.
Chéng诚
shí实
shǒu守
xìn信
shì是
tā他
men们
jiā家
zú族
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
。
Honesty and trustworthiness are a treasured tradition in their family.
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Zhè这
ge个
shǒu手
yì艺
shì是
shī师
fu傅
chuán传
xià下
lái来
de的
chuán传
jiā家
bǎo宝
，
bù不
néng能
shī失
chuán传
。
This craft is a precious heirloom passed down from the master and must not be lost.