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jewel in Chinese

jewel in Chinese is 宝石, 首饰, 石 — jewel means a precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.

jewel in Chinese

宝石
noun
Pronounced: bǎo shí
A precious or semi-precious stone; gem, gemstone.
首饰
noun
Pronounced: shǒu shì
A valuable object used for personal ornamentation, especially one made of precious metals and stones; a piece of jewellery.
noun
Pronounced: dàn
(horology) A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.

What does "jewel" mean?

  1. noun A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
    "A single jewel glittered at the centre of the crown."
  2. noun Something regarded as especially precious or admirable.
    "The small coastal village is a jewel most tourists never find."
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jewel in a sentence

  • A single jewel glittered at the centre of the crown.
  • The small coastal village is a jewel most tourists never find.

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What is "jewel" in Chinese?

"jewel" in Chinese is 宝石, 首饰, 石. jewel means: A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.

How do you pronounce 宝石?

"jewel" in Chinese is 宝石, pronounced "bǎo shí".

How do you use "jewel" in a sentence?

Example: "A single jewel glittered at the centre of the crown." In Chinese, "jewel" is 宝石, 首饰, 石.

Are there other ways to say "jewel" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "jewel": 宝石, 首饰, 石.

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