掌上明珠 zhǎng shàng míng zhū

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. a pearl in the palm (idiom)
  2. fig. beloved person (esp. daughter)

CHARACTERS

掌 zhǎng
HSK 5
palm of hand, sole of foot, paw
上 shàng
HSK 1
top; superior, highest; go up, send up
明 míng
HSK 1
bright, light, brilliant; clear
珠 zhū
HSK 6
precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl