贵 (guì) — expensive; (honorific prefix) your (polite form used before certain nouns); noble, precious
Definition
At HSK 1, 贵 means 'expensive' — its main everyday use. 昂贵 is a more formal, written equivalent meaning the same thing. The 'your (honorific)' sense is limited to a few set phrases like 贵姓.
adjective
expensive(honorific prefix) your (polite form used before certain nouns)nobleprecious
Examples
- 贵。Zhè ge píng guǒ hěn guì.This apple is expensive.
- 贵？Zhè ge shū hěn guì ma?Is this book expensive?
- ？Qǐng wèn nín guì xìng?May I ask your honorable surname?
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