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尺璧
chǐ​bì

large jade disk

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尺璧 chǐ​bì
large jade disk
(literary) a jade disk one foot in diameter, used to describe something extremely precious; often used in contrast with the even greater value of time
talent
(literary) a metaphor for a person of great talent or a man of virtue

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  • 寸阴尺璧 cùn​yīn​chǐ​bì