zi6 zi6 zyu1 gei1字字珠璣字字珠玑

Jyutpingzi6 zi6 zyu1 gei1

Yalejih jih jyū gēi

形容詞

Definition

Well-written and concise; every word is polished and gem-like.

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How it's used

This idiom is a formal literary expression used to praise the quality of writing or speech. While it is highly complimentary, it sounds quite sophisticated and is rarely used in casual daily banter between friends. It is most commonly found in academic, professional, or critical contexts when evaluating someone's eloquence.

Examples

keoi5佢pin1篇jin2演gong2講gou2稿zan1真hai6係zi6字zi6字zyu1珠gei1璣。

His speech script is truly every word a gem.

nei5你se2寫go2嗰dyun6段je5嘢zi6字zi6字zyu1珠gei1璣，hou2好zik6值dak1得caam1參haau2考。

The passage you wrote is so concise and precise, it is worth referencing.

Common phrases

man4文zoeng1章zi6字zi6字zyu1珠gei1璣

an article where every word is a gem

noi6內jung4容zi6字zi6字zyu1珠gei1璣

content that is precise and concise

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a person who talks a lot, but it specifically refers to the high quality and precision of the content rather than the volume of speech. Avoid using it to describe someone who is simply talkative or long-winded.