珠宝 zhūbǎo pearls
pearls; jewels; precious stones
How to remember 珠宝: 珠 gem + 宝 treasure = pearls.
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How it is used
- The umbrella noun for fine jewelry and gemstones as a category - 她喜欢买珠宝 (tā xǐhuan mǎi zhūbǎo) she likes buying jewelry.
- Covers the luxury/precious-stone world (珠宝店 zhūbǎodiàn jewelry shop, 珠宝首饰 zhūbǎo shǒushì jewelry and accessories); for everyday ornaments people say 首饰 (shǒushì).
- Slightly upscale, retail and business register - think brand names and shop windows, not a casual bracelet.