Refers to literal precious stones or pearls. Can also be used metaphorically for something of great value.
The crown was studded with jewels.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used figuratively for an outstanding story, essay, or artistic creation. Often appears in the pattern 珠玉の〜.
This short story collection is full of gems.
This book contains ten exquisite short stories.
Her performance had a jewel-like beauty.
傑作 is a common word for an outstanding work of art, while 珠玉 carries a more poetic, jewel-like connotation of preciousness.
名作 simply means a famous or well-regarded work, whereas 珠玉 emphasizes the work's exquisite, gem-like quality.
逸品 highlights an item's superb craftsmanship or rarity, while 珠玉 stresses its beauty and preciousness, often for short literary works.
珠玉 is a literary term for something as precious as a gem, often used metaphorically for fine works of art, while 金玉 refers more literally to gold and jewels as material wealth.
counter for small objects; counter for pieces · counter for military units · individual; one person · counter for years of age difference; counter for school years
From Chinese 珠玉 (zhūyù), literally 'pearl and jade', referring to precious stones and by extension something of great value.