名贵 (míng guì) — precious and rare (due to fame or high quality)
Definition
名贵 emphasizes fame or status — 'famous for being fine' (brand-name goods, heritage pieces). 珍贵 stresses rarity and intrinsic value; 昂贵 is just expensive, no quality judgment.
adjective
precious and rare (due to fame or high quality)
Examples
- 名贵。Zhè jiàn míng guì de cí qì shì míng cháo de.This precious porcelain piece is from the Ming Dynasty.
- 名贵。Tā sòng le tā yí shù míng guì de méi gui.He gave her a bouquet of rare and precious roses.
- 名贵。Zhè zhǒng míng guì mù cái cháng yòng yú zhì zuò gāo dàng jiā jù.This rare and valuable wood is often used to make high-end furniture.
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