Definition
贵人 refers to a person who provides timely and crucial help, often in one's career or life — a 'benefactor' that Chinese culture often attributes success or luck to. It also historically referred to high-ranking officials or imperial concubines, but the modern meaning is more personal and practical. You'll hear it in phrases like 贵人相助 ('help from a benefactor').
n.
benefactorperson who helps one at a critical moment(historical) noble personhigh official or imperial concubine
Examples
- 贵人，。Tā shì wǒ mìng zhōng de guì rén, zài wǒ zuì kùnnán de shíhou bāng le wǒ.He is the benefactor in my life; he helped me when I was in the most difficulty.
- ，贵人。Nǐ yào duō jiāo péngyou, shuō bu dìng nǎ tiān jiù huì yù dào guì rén.You should make more friends; you never know when you might meet a benefactor.
- ，贵人。Zài gǔdài, huánghòu cháng bèi chēng wéi guì rén.In ancient times, the empress was often called a 'noble person'.
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