Definition

Noun: - A precious thing, a treasure: An object of great value, often due to its rarity, beauty, historical significance, or sentimental worth. It implies something cherished and highly prized.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc vòng cổ này là báu vật của gia đình tôi. (This necklace is my family's treasure.)
  • Những bức tranh trong bảo tàng là báu vật quốc gia. (The paintings in the museum are national treasures.)
  • Đối với tôi, thời gian là báu vật quý giá nhất. (To me, time is the most precious treasure.)

Advanced Usage

• "coi như báu vật": to regard/treat something as a treasure.
  • Bà ấy coi cuốn sách cũ đó như một báu vật. (She treats that old book as a treasure.)
• "giấu báu vật": to hide/conceal a treasure.
  • Truyền thuyết kể rằng có một kho báu vật được giấu trên đảo. (Legend tells of a treasure trove hidden on the island.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bảo vật (noun): A synonym often used interchangeably with "báu vật," especially for objects of significant cultural or historical value. (e.g., - royal treasure).
• Kho báu (noun): Treasure hoard, treasury. This refers to a collection of valuable items.
• Vật quý (noun): A precious/valuable object. This is a more general term.

Synonyms

• Treasure: Something of great worth or value.
• Valuable: An item of great worth.
• Heirloom: A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.

Related Phrases

• Kho báu (Treasure trove/treasure): While "kho báu" is a separate noun meaning a collection or hoard of treasure, it is closely related in meaning.
• Vật gia bảo (Family heirloom): A treasure passed down through a family.

Related Idioms

• "Quý như vàng" (As precious as gold): This idiom expresses high value, similar to the sentiment behind calling something a "báu vật."
  • Tình bạn chân thành quý như vàng. (Sincere friendship is as precious as gold.)

noun

1. precious thing