gia bảo

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The Vietnamese word "gia bảo" refers to an "heirloom," which is a valuable object that is passed down from one generation to another within a family. These can include items like jewelry, weapons, art pieces, or even special family documents that hold sentimental value.

Usage Instructions:

• "Gia bảo" is often used in contexts related to family, heritage, or history. When discussing family traditions or valuable items that have been inherited, you can use "gia bảo" to describe those items.

Example:

• "Chiếc nhẫn vàng này là gia bảo của gia đình tôi." (This gold ring is an heirloom of my family.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "gia bảo" can be used to describe not just physical items, but also intangible heritage like traditions or knowledge that are passed down through generations. For example: - "Truyền thống nấu ăn của bà ngoại tôi là gia bảo mà tôi luôn gìn giữ." (My grandmother's cooking tradition is an heirloom that I always keep.)

Word Variants:

• "Gia" means "family" or "home".
• "Bảo" means "treasure" or "precious". Together, they convey the idea of something precious that belongs to the family.

Different Meanings:

While "gia bảo" primarily means "heirloom," it can also refer to anything considered a family treasure, which may not necessarily be an object. In some contexts, it could refer to a cherished memory or family story.

Synonyms:

• "Di sản" (heritage) - Often used for cultural or historical inheritance.
• "Bảo vật" (treasure) - Refers to valuable items but is more general and can apply to things that are not necessarily inherited.

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1. Heirloom (some valuable thing like a jewel, weapon...)