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贵
guì
Description
"贵"用来说东西的价钱很高，要花很多钱。
"贵" is used to say that something is expensive and costs a lot of money.
它也可以表示很重要，或者用在礼貌的问话里，比如"贵姓"。
It can also mean very important, or be used in polite questions, such as "贵姓".
Meanings
贵guì
expensive; costing a lot of money
这件衣服太贵了。
This piece of clothing is too expensive.
贵guì
valuable; important; precious
时间很宝贵，也很贵。
Time is precious and valuable.
贵guì
polite prefix showing respect to the other person
请问您贵姓？
May I ask your surname?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a polite prefix (贵姓, 贵公司) 贵 shows respect toward the listener's belongings.
- Etymology
originally meaning high in value, later extended to honorific usage.
In videos
“那我觉得其实很难找，或者是非常非常的贵。”
“很贵所以以前我不常常喝咖啡”
“此情远比金还贵”
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