pearls; exquisite writing
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
pearls; beads; gems
literaryLiterary term for pearls, often used in classical texts to describe precious ornaments.
wàn万
lì粒
zhū珠
jī玑
。
Ten thousand pearls.
tā她
jǐng颈
jiān间
guà挂
zhe着
yī一
chuàn串
zhū珠
jī玑
。
She wore a string of pearls around her neck.
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bǎo宝
xiāng箱
zhōng中
zhuāng装
mǎn满
le了
zhū珠
jī玑
bǎo宝
shí石
。
The treasure chest was filled with pearls and gems.
noun
exquisite writing; literary gems; beautiful phrases
literaryMetaphorical usage comparing excellent literature or eloquent speech to precious pearls.
zì字
zì字
zhū珠
jī玑
。
Every word is a pearl.
mǎn满
fù腹
zhū珠
jī玑
。
Full of literary gems.
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zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
zì字
zì字
zhū珠
jī玑
，
lìng令
rén人
huí回
wèi味
wú无
qióng穷
。
Every word of this article is exquisite, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
mǎn满
fù腹
zhū珠
jī玑
，
chū出
kǒu口
chéng成
zhāng章
。
The old gentleman is full of literary talent, speaking in polished sentences.