kim ngọc
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Definition
- Noun:
- Valuables, gold and jewels: Refers to precious objects, especially those made of gold, jade, and other gemstones, signifying great material worth.
- People of rank and fashion (archaic): An old term used to refer to noble, aristocratic, or high-class individuals in society.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Của cải, kim ngọc trong rương đều bị đánh cắp. (The wealth, the gold and jewels in the chest were all stolen.)
- Trong buổi dạ hội ấy, toàn là những bậc kim ngọc. (At that gala, everyone was of noble rank and fashion.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily literary or formal and evokes a classical or poetic sensibility. It is often used to describe treasures or elite social circles in historical or figurative contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Châu báu (n): treasures, jewels.
- Hắn tìm thấy một rương châu báu. (He found a chest of treasures.)
- Vàng ngọc (n): gold and jade; a similar compound meaning precious materials.
- Đồ trang sức bằng vàng ngọc. (Jewelry made of gold and jade.)
Synonyms
- Treasures: valuable items.
- Jewels: precious stones and ornaments.
- Nobility: people of high birth or rank (for the archaic meaning).
Related Idioms
- Quý như kim ngọc: (To be) as precious as gold and jade.
- Lời hứa của ông ấy quý như kim ngọc. (His promise is as precious as gold and jade.)
- Valuables
- People of rank and fashion