Basic Meaning
adj
Opposite of 贱. Often used to describe goods, services, or prices.
expensive; costly; high-priced
价格高;价值大(跟“贱”相对,下同)。
Words:
贵贱昂贵贱买贵卖
Antonyms:
贱
Sentences:
- 这个包太贵了,我买不起。This bag is too expensive, I can't afford it.
- 这家餐厅的菜很贵,但是很好吃。The food at this restaurant is expensive, but very delicious.
- 现在房价越来越贵了。Housing prices are getting more and more expensive now.
adj
Describes things considered important or worthy of respect, not necessarily monetary value.
valuable; precious; highly esteemed
评价高;值得珍视或重视。
Words:
宝贵可贵珍贵名贵
Sentences:
- 时间是最宝贵的东西。Time is the most precious thing.
- 他的建议非常可贵。His advice is extremely valuable.
- 这是一份珍贵的礼物。This is a precious gift.
v
Verb usage, often in set phrases like 和为贵 (harmony is precious).
to consider something as valuable; to regard as precious
以某种情况为可贵。
Words:
和为贵贵在坚持
Sentences:
- 和为贵,不要吵架。Harmony is precious, don't argue.
- 学习贵在坚持。The value of learning lies in persistence.
adj
Refers to people of high rank or aristocracy. Opposite of 贱 in social context.
noble; of high social status
地位显要(跟“贱”相对)。
Words:
贵族贵妇人贵宾达官贵人贵人
Sentences:
- 她来自一个贵族家庭。She comes from a noble family.
- 那位贵妇人很有气质。That noblewoman has great elegance.
- 他是今天的贵宾。He is today's honored guest.
adj
Polite prefix used when referring to someone else's possessions, family, or attributes. Formal register.
honorific; your (polite form)
敬辞,用于称跟对方有关的事物。
Words:
贵府贵庚贵国贵校贵姓
Sentences:
- 请问贵姓?May I ask your surname? (polite)
- 贵国有什么特色美食?What are the specialty foods in your country? (polite)
Writing & Component
Radical贝
Structuretop_bottom
Stroke Count9
Strokes丨𠃍一丨一丨𠃍丿丶
