贵重 (guì zhòng) — precious, valuable
Definition
贵重 highlights the HIGH MONETARY VALUE of an object (jewelry, gifts, equipment) — close to 珍贵 ('rare and precious'). Use 昂贵 for everyday things that are just expensive.
adjective
preciousvaluable
Examples
- 贵重，。Zhè tái jī qì hěn guì zhòng, xū yào xiǎo xīn shǐ yòng.This machine is very valuable; it needs to be used carefully.
- 贵重。Tā sòng le wǒ yí jiàn guì zhòng de lǐ wù.He gave me a precious gift.
- 贵重。Jiàn kāng bǐ rèn hé cái fù dōu guì zhòng.Health is more precious than any wealth.
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