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    Referring to a precious sword with 宝剑 (bǎojiàn)

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    Explanation

    The noun 宝剑 (bǎojiàn) refers to a treasured or precious sword, often one with special significance or magical properties. It combines 宝 (precious/treasure) with 剑 (sword). This word frequently appears in martial arts stories, legends, and historical narratives.

    Examples

    • 这把宝剑是祖上传下来的，非常珍贵。

      Zhè bǎ bǎojiàn shì zǔshàng chuán xiàlái de, fēicháng zhēnguì.

      This treasured sword was passed down from our ancestors and is extremely precious.

    • 故事里的英雄拿着一把闪闪发光的宝剑。

      Gùshi lǐ de yīngxióng názhe yī bǎ shǎnshǎn fāguāng de bǎojiàn.

      The hero in the story held a glittering treasured sword.

    • 博物馆里展出了一把古代的宝剑，引来很多游客。

      Bówùguǎn lǐ zhǎnchūle yī bǎ gǔdài de bǎojiàn, yǐnlái hěn duō yóukè.

      The museum exhibited an ancient treasured sword, attracting many visitors.

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