1 it is a pity

2 what a pity

3 unfortunately

1 to treasure

2 to value

3 to cherish

1 golden branch, jade leaves (idiom); fig. blue-blooded nobility, esp. imperial kinsmen or peerless beauty

1 fragrant

2 sweet smelling

3 aromatic

4 savory or appetizing

5 (to eat) with relish

6 (of sleep) sound

7 perfume or spice

8 joss or incense stick

9 classifier: 根 gēn

1 Hong Kong

1 lit. do not begrudge gems of wisdom (idiom, humble expr.); fig. Please give me your frank opinion.

2 Your criticism will be most valuable.

1 lit. the other mountain's stone can polish jade (idiom); to improve oneself by accepting criticism from outside

2 to borrow talent from abroad to develop the nation effectively

1 heavenly beauty, jewel colors (idiom); unusually beautiful lady

1 lit. stolen scent, pilfered jade (idiom); philandering

2 secret illicit sex

1 clear as ice and clean as jade (idiom); spotless

2 irreproachable

3 incorruptible