國寶

简 国宝 · 繁 國寶
Mandarin · pinyin guó bǎo

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  1. national treasure
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國
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寶
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国
guó · nation, country, nation-state
宝
bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare
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2–3 · guo2 bao3

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gwok3 bou2

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noun

  1. national treasure
  2. currency

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