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寶藏

简宝藏 · 繁寶藏

Mandarin · pinyin bǎo zàng

precious mineral deposits
hidden treasure
(fig.) treasure
(Buddhism) the treasure of Buddha's law

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藏: cáng · hide, conceal; hoard, store up
宝: bǎo · treasure, jewel; precious, rare

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3–4 · bao3 zang4

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bou2 zong6

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noun

(mineralogy) precious mineral deposits
(figurative) treasure; valuable object; masterpiece

verb

(literary) to collect (rare books, art treasures, etc.)

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