Chinese word

国宝

Pronunciation

Pinyinguó bǎo

Meaning

  • nounnational treasure

Example

这个博物馆里有很多国宝。zhè ge bó wù guǎn lǐ yǒu hěn duō guó bǎo

This museum has many national treasures.

Illustration for 国宝 (national treasure)

More examples

这件文物被列为国宝。zhè jiàn wén wù bèi liè wéi guó bǎo

This artifact was designated a national treasure.

Core concept

A culturally important object placed under official national protection because its history or art makes it shared heritage.

Common phrases

  • 珍贵的国宝zhēn guì de guó bǎo

    precious national treasure

  • 被列为国宝bèi liè wéi guó bǎo

    be designated a national treasure

  • 保护国宝bǎo hù guó bǎo

    protect national treasures

Similar words

文物wén wù: An old object or artifact with historical or cultural value.
古迹gǔ jì: A historic place or building preserved for its historical value.
遗产yí chǎn: A valuable cultural or natural legacy passed down from earlier generations.

Definition in Chinese

指经国家机关依照规定正式认定、列为重点保护对象、具有突出历史或艺术价值的文化财产或文物。zhǐ jīng guó jiā jī guān yī zhào guī dìng zhèng shì rèn dìng liè wéi zhòng dián bǎo hù duì xiàng jù yǒu tū chū lì shǐ huò yì shù jià zhí de wén huà cái chǎn huò wén wù

Word origin

国 (guó, "country") + 宝 (bǎo, "treasure") presents a valuable cultural object as something held in the care of the nation.

Usage tips

  • In English, national treasure can also be a beloved person, whereas 国宝 (guóbǎo, "national treasure") usually refers to an officially designated cultural object in Chinese museum or heritage talk.

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