most precious treasure; priceless gem
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
most precious treasure; priceless gem; jewel of great value
Often used in the set phrase 如获至宝 (rú huò zhì bǎo), meaning to cherish something as if it were a priceless treasure. The word carries a literary or formal tone.
Zhè这
jiàn件
wén文
wù物
shì是
bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
de的
zhì至
bǎo宝
。
This cultural relic is the museum's most precious treasure.
Shōu收
dào到
nǐ你
de的
lái来
xìn信
，
tā他
rú如
huò获
zhì至
bǎo宝
。
When he received your letter, he cherished it as if it were a priceless gem.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
tā他
sī私
rén人
shōu收
cáng藏
zhōng中
de的
zhì至
bǎo宝
。
This painting is the crowning jewel of his private collection.
Zài在
kǎo考
gǔ古
xué学
jiā家
yǎn眼
zhōng中
，
zhè这
piàn片
zhú竹
jiǎn简
shì是
zhì至
bǎo宝
。
In the eyes of archaeologists, this bamboo slip is an invaluable treasure.