珍
treasure; precious; value
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
precious treasure; valuable item
formalOften used in literary or formal contexts to refer to rare, valuable objects.
The museum displays many rare and precious treasures.
This banquet is full of rare delicacies from land and sea, very luxurious.
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Talking about changes in his hometown, he knows it as well as the back of his hand.
The collector takes excellent care of his precious collections.
Most treasures of ancient emperors are stored in imperial vaults.
adjective
precious; valuable; rare
formalUsed to describe items of high value or rarity, often paired with nouns like books, products, or birds.
This thread-bound book is a very precious ancient manuscript.
This museum displays rare birds and exotic animals.
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Prices of precious medicinal materials are usually very high.
He has collected a batch of rare ancient books.
This precious metal is widely used in the aerospace industry.
verb
to value; to cherish; to attach importance to
formalUsed to express holding someone or something in high regard, often paired with verbs about attention or care.
We should value the inheritance of traditional culture.
The teacher values students' ability to think independently.
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We should cherish every grain of food and put an end to waste.
He treasures every moment spent with his family.
This team values the opinions of every member.
noun
surname Zhen
neutralUsed as a family name, primarily in Chinese-speaking regions.
Mr. Zhen is a senior consultant at our company.
I know a calligrapher with the family name Zhen.