藵 (bǎo) - A variant form of the character 寶 (bǎo),

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bǎo ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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藵 · bǎo

A variant form of the character 寶 (bǎo), meaning 'treasure', 'precious', 'valuable'.

A variant form of the character 寶 (bǎo),

Usage highlights

treasuretreasuryjewelnational treasureprecious stonefamily heirloom

Synonyms

  • 寶— treasure, precious (standard form)
  • 珍— precious, rare
  • 貴— valuable, expensive

Antonyms

  • 賤— cheap, worthless
  • 廢— useless, waste

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This character is a variant form of 寶 (bǎo).
  • It appears in some historical texts as an alternative writing.
  • The simplified form is 宝.
  • It carries the same meaning of something precious or valuable.

Collocations

  • treasure(寶物)
  • treasury(寶庫)
  • jewel(珠寶)
  • national treasure(國寶)
  • precious stone(寶石)
  • family heirloom(傳家寶)

Idioms

  • Priceless treasure(無價之寶)
  • As if obtaining a treasure(如獲至寶)
  • Treasure sword not grown old(寶刀未老)
  • Precious and rare(奇珍異寶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is a historical variant of the standard 寶 character.
  • The concept of 'treasure' has deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, representing value, rarity, and importance.
  • Characters containing the 寶 component often relate to wealth, value, and preciousness.

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