珍珠

• 拼音: zhēn zhū
• 汉字拆解: 珍 = precious/treasure; 珠 = bead/pearl

含义

Pearl. A precious round gem formed inside oysters, used in jewelry.

Highly valued in Chinese culture for jewelry and traditional medicine. Common phrases: 珍珠项链 (pearl necklace), 珍珠奶茶 (bubble tea/pearl milk tea — the tapioca balls resemble pearls). Metaphorically used for precious things: 掌上明珠 (pearl in the palm — a beloved daughter).

例句

1. 她戴着一条漂亮的珍珠项链。
2. 珍珠奶茶是很多年轻人喜欢的饮料。
3. 这颗珍珠的品质非常好，光泽很亮。

用法指南

语境: jewelry, fashion, food and drink

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这串珍珠是真的吗？(Are these pearls real?)
• 我想要一杯珍珠奶茶。(I'd like a bubble tea.)

错误说法

• 珍珠球 (珍珠 is already round — no need to add 球)

起源与历史

Compound of 珍 (precious) and 珠 (bead, pearl). A precious bead.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal