珠
pearl; small round object; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
pearl; precious gem
Refers to polished, round precious stones, especially pearls.
This string of pearl necklaces is our family heirloom.
Ancient nobles often wore jewelry made of pearls and gems.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
A luminous pearl is an extremely rare glowing gemstone.
Her crown was inlaid with several large precious beads.
The museum exhibited Qing Dynasty imperial pearl and jade collections.
noun
small round object
informalOften used in colloquial speech with the neutral suffix 儿 to form diminutives.
There are many tiny water droplets in the dust.
She sadly shed sparkling tears.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
The child's eyes are bright like two black beads.
After the rain, sparkling water droplets rolled on the lotus leaves.
Grandma strung a string of glass beads to make a door curtain.
noun
surname Zhu
A common Chinese family name.
Teacher Zhu is our Chinese language teacher.
The founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty was Zhu Yuanzhang.
Show 3 more examplesShow fewer examples
Mr. Zhu is a famous entrepreneur.
I have a colleague with the surname Zhu, everyone calls her Xiao Zhu.
The Zhu family is a historically prominent local clan.