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宝

bǎo

treasure; precious person

A chest with a jewel
Memory picture

Character

宝 bǎo

Strokes
8
Radical
宀 — roof
Made of
宀 roof 玉 jade, gem, precious stone
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

Example phrases

  • 你是个宝。 Nǐ shì ge bǎo. You are a treasure.
  • 家有一宝。 Jiā yǒu yì bǎo. The family has a treasure.
  • 他是活宝。 Tā shì huóbǎo. He is a funny character.

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