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    Expressing 'gem' with 宝石 (bǎoshí)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 宝石 (bǎoshí) means 'gem,' 'gemstone,' or 'precious stone.' It is a compound of 宝 (treasure) and 石 (stone), used to refer to valuable stones whether natural or in figurative contexts. It is commonly modified by adjectives like 美丽 (beautiful) or specific types.

    Examples

    • 这条项链上镶着一颗蓝色的宝石。

      zhè tiáo xiàngliàn shàng xiāng zhe yī kē lánsè de bǎoshí.

      This necklace is set with a blue gemstone.

    • 博物馆里展出了很多珍贵的宝石。

      bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchū le hěn duō zhēnguì de bǎoshí.

      The museum exhibited many precious gemstones.

    • 她收到了一枚镶有红宝石的戒指。

      tā shōudào le yī méi xiāng yǒu hóng bǎoshí de jièzhi.

      She received a ring set with a ruby.

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