huó​bǎo

buffoon

  • created sense approved 活宝/活寶 · huó​bǎo · buffoon — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    活宝 / 活寶

    huó​bǎo

    buffoon

    a person who is funny, ridiculous, or acts like a clown; can be used as a term of endearment for a natural joker or as a sarcastic label for someone who makes a fool of themselves

    活 (literal) → 活 · huó · flexible 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · fool

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  • created sense approved 活宝/活寶 · huó​bǎo · precious treasure — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    活宝 / 活寶

    huó​bǎo

    precious treasure

    (literary) a precious object; often used metaphorically for a person who is deeply loved or cherished

    活 (literal) → 活 · huó · alive 宝 (literal) → 宝/寶 · bǎo · treasure

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