priceless; extremely valuable; worth a fortune
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
priceless; extremely valuable; worth a fortune
formalLiterally means 'worth many cities in a row'. It originates from a historical story where the King of Qin offered fifteen cities in exchange for the He Shi Bi jade. Used to emphasize the extraordinary monetary or cultural worth of an object, often art, antiques, or rare items. It carries a formal and literary tone.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
shōu收
cáng藏
de的
nà那
fú幅
gǔ古
huà画
，
kě可
yǐ以
shuō说
shì是
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
。
The ancient painting collected in the museum can be said to be priceless.
Zhè这
kē颗
hǎn罕
jiàn见
de的
zuàn钻
shí石
bèi被
gū估
jià价
wéi为
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
。
This rare diamond was appraised as being worth a fortune.
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Zǔ祖
chuán传
de的
yù玉
pèi佩
zài在
tā他
yǎn眼
lǐ里
shì是
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
de的
bǎo宝
bèi贝
。
The heirloom jade pendant is a priceless treasure in his eyes.
Zhè这
jiàn件
wén文
wù物
jù具
yǒu有
lì历
shǐ史
yì意
yì义
，
qí其
jià价
zhí值
kě可
wèi谓
lián连
chéng城
。
This cultural relic has historical significance; its value can be described as immeasurable.