bǎo​dāo

treasured sword

宝刀 寶刀 bǎo​dāo
treasured sword
A rare and precious sword; a high-quality blade.
one's former prowess
Metaphorical reference to an older person's skill, courage, or ability which remains as sharp as it was in their youth, often seen in the phrase 宝刀未老 bǎo​dāo​wèi​lǎo.

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0.390 per million appears in 0% of films
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1.18 per million

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