瑰宝 guībǎo a treasure
a treasure; a rare and valuable thing
How to remember 瑰宝: 瑰 extraordinary + 宝 treasure = a treasure.
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How it is used
- A rare treasure, often cultural - 敦煌是艺术瑰宝 (Dūnhuáng shì yìshù guībǎo) Dunhuang is an artistic treasure.
- Frequently figurative for priceless heritage, talent, or works: 民族瑰宝, 文化瑰宝.
- More elevated than 宝贝 (bǎobèi, everyday 'treasure/darling'); 瑰宝 is reserved for genuinely precious, celebrated things.