rare, curious, strange
珍 centers on something being uncommon and therefore noteworthy: rare, curious, or strange. The idea is that it stands out from the ordinary.
珍 combines 王 (jade) with 㐱, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of something precious or rare. The exact historical development of 㐱 is uncertain.
The left side 王 (jade) suggests something precious, and the right side 㐱 looks like a rare, intricate pattern. Together they point to a rare treasure.
For チン, imagine a rare chinaware vase: chin -> チン, and the vase is a precious, curious object.
rare; uncommon; unusual; curious
rare
queer; odd; fantastic
delicacy; dainties
strange incident; unusual occurrence; rare event
rare (or peculiar) animal
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
absurdity; contradiction; incoherence; irrelevance
curio; rare article
curious; strange; unusual
strange; rare; novel; curious
rare treasure
unexpected (but welcome) visitor; rare guest
odd theory; strange view; absurd opinion
the seven treasures (gold, silver, pearls, agate, crystal, coral, lapis lazuli)
the seven treasures and many other precious things; all the treasures in the world
unusual; rare; curious
eight delicacies
velveteen
(The Story of) Anchin & Kiyohime; The Hidaka River Legend