thất bảo

thất bảo

Một chiếc hộp gỗ nhỏ đựng bảy viên thất bảo sắp thành một hàng.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The seven treasures / The seven precious substances: A traditional Buddhist and cultural concept referring to a specific set of seven rare and valuable materials. The canonical list typically includes: gold, silver, lapis lazuli (or azurite), crystal (or pearl), agate, coral, and mother-of-pearl (or carnelian/amber). These symbolize spiritual wealth, purity, and auspiciousness.
    • Precious materials / Inlaid treasures: In a broader decorative arts context, "thất bảo" refers to the use of these precious and semi-precious substances for inlaying and adorning valuable objects, such as furniture, altars, or religious artifacts.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Bàn thờ được khảm thất bảo rất tinh xảo. (The altar is inlaid with the seven treasures very intricately.)
    • Thất bảo trong Phật giáo tượng trưng cho sự giàu có về tâm linh. (The seven treasures in Buddhism symbolize spiritual wealth.)
    • Chiếc giường cổ này được làm từ gỗ quý và cẩn thất bảo. (This ancient bed is made from precious wood and inlaid with the seven precious substances.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Đồ khảm thất bảo": Objects inlaid with the seven treasures.
    • Bảo tàng trưng bày một hộp đựng kinh đồ khảm thất bảo. (The museum displays a scripture box inlaid with the seven treasures.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Thất bảo vật (n): The seven precious things; a more explicit variant.
  • Thất trân (n, literary): Another term for the seven rarities or treasures, often used in classical poetry.
Synonyms
  • Seven jewels: A direct conceptual synonym.
  • Precious inlays: Describing the decorative technique.
  • Sacred treasures: Emphasizing the spiritual significance.
Related Idioms and Cultural References

  • "Quý như thất bảo": (As precious as the seven treasures) – An expression to describe something of immense value.

    • Đối với nhà sư, bộ kinh này quý như thất bảo. (To the monk, this scripture set is as precious as the seven treasures.)

  • In Buddhist art and temple architecture, "thất bảo" often decorates statues, stupas, and important ritual objects, representing the magnificence of the Buddha's teachings and the Dharma.