hồng bảo

Hồng bảo lấp lánh trong chiếc nhẫn kim cương.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Ruby: A precious gemstone, transparent, a type of corundum, with a deep red color, sometimes slightly tending towards pink or purple.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc nhẫn này được gắn một viên hồng bảo rất lớn. (This ring is set with a very large ruby.)
  • Hồng bảo có giá trị cao hơn kim cương trong một số nền văn hóa. (The ruby has a higher value than diamond in some cultures.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hồng bảo" is a classical or gemological term in Vietnamese. In everyday modern language, "ruby" (pronounced ) is more commonly used.

Variants and Related Words

• Ruby (n): The direct English equivalent and most common modern term.
• Hồng ngọc (n): Another Vietnamese term for ruby, also meaning "red gem."
• Corundum (n): The mineral family to which ruby belongs. Sapphire is also corundum.

Synonyms

• Red gemstone
• Precious stone

Related Concepts

• Sapphire: The gemstone variety of the corundum mineral that comes in all colors except red (which is ruby).
• Pigeon's blood ruby: A highly prized, intense red color grade for rubies.