English–Chinese
“gem” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbǎo shí
Example
他的戒指镶着一块宝石。tā de jiè zhǐ xiāng zhe yí kuài bǎo shí
His ring is set with a gem.
How to say “gem” in Chinese
“Gem” in Chinese is 宝石 (bǎo shí).
A hard, visually striking stone whose color, clarity, or shine becomes valuable when it is cut and set in an ornament.
Example sentences with 宝石
她脖子上佩戴着一串宝石。tā bó zi shàng pèi dài zhe yí chuàn bǎo shí
She wears a strand of gems around her neck.
Tips for using 宝石
- In jewelry shopping, 克拉 (kèlā, "carat") measures a gem's weight, while color and clarity describe other parts of its value.