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lit. a pearl in the palm (idiom) · fig. beloved person (esp. daughter)

掌上明珠
zhǎng shàng míng zhū
zh+ǎng·3rd tonesh+àng·4th tonem+íng·2nd tonezh+ū·1st tone
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Synonyms
Synonyms
precious darling (often refers to one's child); sweetheart心肝宝贝xīn gān bǎo bèidarling · (in negative sentences) heart · humanity心肝xīn gānpretty daughter in a humble family小家碧玉xiǎo jiā bì yùpampered and spoiled since childhood娇生惯养jiāo shēng guàn yǎng