寳 (bǎo) - Treasure, precious object & something of great value

寳Tone 3

bǎo ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

寳 · bǎo

Treasure, precious object;

something of great value;

to cherish;

also used as an honorific.

Treasure, precious objectsomething of great valueto cherish

Usage highlights

TreasureNational treasureFamily heirloomTreasure swordTreasure mapPrecious stone

Synonyms

  • 珍— precious, rare
  • 贵— valuable, expensive

Antonyms

  • 贱— cheap, worthless
  • 废— useless, waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This jade is a family treasure (传家之宝).
  • The museum houses many national treasures (国宝).
  • She treasures this antique (视若珍宝).
  • The panda is China's national treasure (国宝熊猫).

Collocations

  • Treasure(宝贝)
  • National treasure(国宝)
  • Family heirloom(传家宝)
  • Treasure sword(宝剑)
  • Treasure map(藏宝图)
  • Precious stone(宝石)

Idioms

  • Priceless treasure(无价之宝)
  • As if obtaining a treasure(如获至宝)
  • Treasure what is rare(物华天宝)
  • The treasure sword not yet old(宝刀未老)
  • Offering up a treasure(献宝)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with jade, gold, and other precious materials symbolizing wealth and status.
  • In Buddhism, 'treasure' can refer to the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
  • Commonly used in names to express endearment or high value, especially for children.

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