精金美玉
jīng​jīn​měi​yù

virtuous and fine

  • created sense approved 精金美玉 · jīng​jīn​měi​yù · virtuous and fine — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    精金美玉

    jīng​jīn​měi​yù

    virtuous and fine

    pure gold and beautiful jade; used as a metaphor for a person with noble character or a piece of writing of exceptional quality

    精 (literal) → 精 · jīng · excellent 金 (literal) → 金 · jīn · gold 美玉 (literal) → 美玉 · měi​yù · fine jade

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