lục bảo
Definition
- Noun:
- Emerald: A precious gemstone of a rich, transparent green color, a variety of the mineral beryl. It is one of the traditional cardinal gems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chiếc nhẫn được gắn một viên lục bảo rất lớn. (The ring was set with a very large emerald.)
- Màu xanh của lục bảo thật tuyệt đẹp. (The green color of the emerald is truly magnificent.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lục bảo" is a Sino-Vietnamese compound where "lục" means green and "bảo" means treasure or gem. It is often used in literary or formal contexts. In everyday language, the full term "ngọc lục bảo" (where "ngọc" means gem/jade) is more common and precise.
Variants and Related Words
- Ngọc lục bảo (n): The full and most standard term for emerald.
- Bảo tàng trưng bày một bộ sưu tập ngọc lục bảo cổ. (The museum displays a collection of ancient emeralds.)
Synonyms
- Emerald: The direct equivalent in English.
- Green gemstone: A descriptive term for any green precious stone.
Related Idioms
- While there are no common idioms using "lục bảo" alone, the color "lục" (green) appears in phrases. The gem itself is sometimes used metaphorically in poetry to describe something of great value or a deep, beautiful green color.
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(Ngọc lục bảo) Emerald
