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掌上明珠
zhǎngshàngmíngzhū
1. lit. a pearl in the palm (idiom)
2. fig. beloved person (esp. daughter)

Character Breakdown

掌
zhǎng
in charge; the palm of the hand, the sole of the foot
HSK 5 12 丶
上
shàng
above, on top, superior; to go up; to attend; previous
HSK 1 3 丶
明
míng
bright, clear; to explain, to understand, to shed light
HSK 1 8 丶
珠
zhū
gem, jewel, pearl, precious stone
HSK 6 10 丶

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