珠玉

Mandarin · pinyin zhū yù

Meanings

  1. pearls and jades
  2. jewels
  3. clever remark
  4. beautiful writing
  5. gems of wisdom
  6. genius
  7. outstanding person
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珠
zhū · precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl
玉
yù · jade, precious stone, gem
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1–4 · zhu1 yu4

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zyu1 juk6

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