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掌上明珠

zoeng2 soeng6 ming4 zyu1

zhang3 shang4 ming2 zhu1

A dearly beloved daughter.
Literally, the brightest pearl in the palm of your hands, describing a most delicate and precious daughter that is held close.

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 235,000

掌上明珠

掌 zoeng2 zhang3 - palm of the hand, slap
上 soeng6 soeng5 shang4 shang3 shang5 - up, above
明 ming4 ming2 - bright, clear
珠 zyu1 zhu1 - pearl; bead; drop

This word was added by nanimo on 14th Jul 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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