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    Referring to jewelry with 珠宝 (zhūbǎo)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    珠宝

    Explanation

    The noun 珠宝 (zhūbǎo) means "jewelry" or "gems," a compound of 珠 (pearl) and 宝 (treasure). It is used when discussing precious ornaments, gemstones, or the jewelry industry. For example, 珠宝店 means "jewelry store."

    Examples

    • 她收到了一套非常漂亮的珠宝。

      Tā shōudào le yī tào fēicháng piàoliang de zhūbǎo.

      She received a very beautiful set of jewelry.

    • 这条街上有好几家珠宝店。

      Zhè tiáo jiē shàng yǒu hǎo jǐ jiā zhūbǎo diàn.

      There are several jewelry stores on this street.

    • 他从事珠宝设计已经十多年了。

      Tā cóngshì zhūbǎo shèjì yǐjīng shí duō nián le.

      He has been working in jewelry design for over ten years.

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