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掌上明珠

zhǎngshàngmíngzhū

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

Character Breakdown

掌
zhǎng
in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
HSK 5
上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1
明
míng
bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light
HSK 1
珠
zhū
gem, jewel, pearl, precious stone
HSK 6

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