珍藏

zhēncáng

a collection of rare and valuable items

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"珍藏" means to treasure or keep something precious carefully. It often refers to valuable objects, such as books, artworks, or collectibles, that someone keeps with great care and affection.

Common Contexts

People use "珍藏" when talking about personal collections or items with sentimental or monetary value. It implies not just possession but careful preservation and emotional attachment.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using "珍藏" emphasizes the value and care given to the object. It is more formal and expressive than simply "保存" (to keep). Avoid confusing it with "收藏," which focuses more on collecting rather than the emotional value of keeping.

Summary

Use "珍藏" to express that something is cherished and carefully preserved, often with emotional or cultural significance.

例文

这本书是我珍藏多年的宝贝。

Zhè běn shū shì wǒ zhēncáng duōnián de bǎobèi.

This book is a treasure I have cherished for many years.

他把所有的邮票都珍藏在专门的册子里。

Tā bǎ suǒyǒu de yóupiào dōu zhēncáng zài zhuānmén de cèzi lǐ.

He keeps all his stamps carefully in a special album.

这幅画是艺术家的珍藏品,极具收藏价值。

Zhè fú huà shì yìshùjiā de zhēncáng pǐn, jí jù shōucáng jiàzhí.

This painting is the artist's treasured piece, highly valuable for