宝石

bǎo shí

CL 块 kuài 粒 lì 颗 kē

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. precious stone; gem

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 钻石 zuàn shí 钻石 zuàn shí diamond specific type of precious stone, diamond: diamond
• 玉石 yù shí 玉石 yù shí jade another type of precious stone, jade: jade
• 宝物 bǎo wù 宝物 bǎo wù treasure treasure, often including gems: treasure

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 珍贵 (precious) as in 珍贵的宝石 (precious gem).

Common mistakes

宝石 is a generic term for gemstones; avoid using it when referring to a specific stone like 'diamond' (钻石).

Example Sentences

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宝石 在灯光下发出迷人的光彩。

The gem gave off a charming radiance under the light.

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Words Containing 宝石

• 红宝石 红宝石 hóng bǎo shí: ruby
• 绿宝石 绿宝石 lǜ bǎo shí: beryl
• 蓝宝石 蓝宝石 lán bǎo shí: sapphire

Child Words of 宝石

• 宝 宝 bǎo: jewel
• 石 石 dàn: dry measure for grain equal to ten dou 斗[dǒu]; one hundred liters
• 石 石 shí: rock