bửu bối
Definition
- Noun:
- A treasure; a precious object: A valuable item, often with special significance or magical properties. It implies something cherished and held in high esteem.
- A secret weapon or ace up one's sleeve: A highly effective resource, method, or person kept in reserve to ensure success.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc nhẫn này là bửu bối của gia đình tôi. (This ring is my family's treasure.)
- Anh ấy giấu kín bửu bối của mình cho đến phút cuối. (He kept his secret weapon hidden until the last minute.)
- Cô ấy xem cuốn sổ cũ đó như một bửu bối. (She regards that old notebook as a precious object.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "bửu bối" is often used in folklore, fantasy contexts, or martial arts stories to denote a magical artifact or an object of great power.
- Nhân vật chính đi tìm bửu bối để cứu thế giới. (The main character goes to find a magical treasure to save the world.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bảo bối (n): This is a more common synonym with identical meaning and usage.
- Con robot đó là bảo bối của nó. (That robot is its treasure/secret weapon.)
Synonyms
- Treasure: A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects.
- Secret weapon: An unexpected and decisive asset.
- Talisman: An object thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
Related Idioms
- Giữ như bửu bối: To guard something as a precious treasure.
- Bà ấy giữ bức thư cũ như bửu bối. (She guards the old letter as a precious treasure.)