zuàn shí

钻 石

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HSK6 NHSK 789－3

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1
n.diamond; brilliant; precious gem
- zhè kē zuàn shí kàn qǐ lai shì zhēn de
  这颗钻石看起来是真的。
  The diamonds appeared to be genuine.
- wǒ dǎ dǔ nǐ de zuàn shí yī dìng huā le hěn duō qián
  我打赌你的钻石一定花了很多钱。
  I'll bet that your diamond cost the earth.
- tā de zuàn shí xiàng liàn zhǐ shì yī jiàn yàn pǐn
  她的钻石项链只是一件赝品。
  Her diamond necklace is just a fake.
2
n.jewel (used in a watch); bearings made of ruby or sapphire for precision instruments, as watch, aviation meters, etc.
synonym
bǎo shí宝石

common measure word
"钻石" is often matched with measure word "颗"or"克拉"or"袋".
- 一颗钻石
  one diamond
- 一克拉钻石
  one carat diamond
- 一袋钻石
  one bag of diamonds

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