Common Meanings
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bǎo宝
Precious object; treasure; valuable.
这件瓷器是奶奶的传家宝，非常宝贵。
This porcelain is Grandma's heirloom, extremely precious.
Imperial seal, metaphorically referring to the imperial throne or a position of ultimate authority/power.
他终于坐上了梦寐以求的宝座。
He finally sat on the throne he had always dreamed of.
A polite, honorific term used to refer to someone else's place, business, or possession, indicating respect.
感谢您光临我们的宝号。
Thank you for visiting our esteemed establishment.
Refers to metallic currency, such as 'yuanbao' (sycee).
春节时，家家户户都会摆放元宝，寓意招财进宝
During the Spring Festival, every household displays yuanbao, symbolizing ushering in wealth and treasure.
A type of gambling game or tool, often involving dice or other random outcomes (e.g., '开宝' means 'to open the bet' or 'start the game' in gambling, '押宝' means 'to bet on a specific outcome').
他经常在娱乐场玩押宝，希望能赢大钱。
He often plays 'ya bao' (a type of gambling game) at the entertainment venue, hoping to win big money.