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No. 3,369 in Chinese

宝马

BMW (automobile brand).

In a sentence

  • 他开了一辆宝马。

    He is driving a BMW.

    Here, '宝马' refers to the brand BMW, indicating a specific automobile brand, often associated with luxury vehicles.

  • 在古代,宝马常被用来形容价值连城的好马。

    In ancient times, 'baoma' was often used to describe highly valued horses.

    In this context, '宝马' literally means 'precious horse', signifying a fine and esteemed horse, often used in literary or historical settings.

  • 这本书的封面上画着一匹奔驰的宝马。

    The cover of this book depicts a galloping fine horse.

    Here, '宝马' refers again to a 'fine horse', used metaphorically to describe an impressive or prized horse, emphasizing its nobility and beauty.

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