Chinese word

宝藏

Pronunciation

Pinyinbǎo zàng

Meaning

  • nountreasure

Example

他在山里找到了宝藏。tā zài shān lǐ zhǎo dào le bǎo zàng

He found treasure in the mountains.

Illustration for 宝藏 (treasure)

More examples

这座古城藏有丰富的宝藏。zhè zuò gǔ chéng cáng yǒu fēng fù de bǎo zàng

This ancient city contains a wealth of treasure.

Core concept

Worth tucked inside an ordinary-looking person or thing, like riches waiting to be uncovered.

Common phrases

  • 藏有宝藏cáng yǒu bǎo zàng

    contain treasure

  • 宝藏丰富bǎo zàng fēng fù

    rich in treasure

  • 地下宝藏dì xià bǎo zàng

    underground treasure

Similar words

宝物bǎo wù: A treasured object that is important to a person or society.
宝贝bǎo bèi: A loving name for a close person or an especially cute thing.

Definition in Chinese

比喩用法，指外表不显眼但内里有价值或才能的人或事物，用来表示赞赏。bǐ yù yòng fǎ zhǐ wài biǎo bù xián yǎn dàn nèi lǐ yǒu jià zhí huò cái néng de rén huò shì wù yòng lái biǎo shì zàn shǎng

Word origin

宝藏 (bǎozàng, "treasure") joins 宝 (bǎo, "treasure") and 藏 (zàng, "storehouse") to picture valuable things kept in one place, which supports its figurative use for concealed worth.

Usage tips

  • Its use as praise is especially natural in short online descriptions and casual conversation, while formal writing often chooses more neutral wording.

Other meanings

  • treasure trovenoun
  • hidden treasurenoun
  • richesnoun

Related words

  • 宝藏室bǎo zàng shìtreasure roomnoun

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