贵 guì
expensive / precious / honorable
贵 (guì) means "expensive / precious / honorable" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 贵
宝贵
bǎoguì
precious, valuable
块
kuài
(measure word for money); piece
幅
fú
(measure word for paintings)
画
huà
painting
姓
xìng
surname / family name
Frequently asked questions
What does 贵 (guì) mean in Chinese?
贵 (guì) means "expensive / precious / honorable" in Chinese. 贵 (guì) means "expensive / precious / honorable" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 贵 in a sentence?
Use 贵 (guì) the way you would use "expensive / precious / honorable" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 贵?
Common words that pair with 贵 include 宝贵, 块, 幅. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 贵 (guì) and 现在 (xiànzài)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 贵 means "expensive / precious / honorable"; 现在 means "now / right now / currently". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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Speak1000 teaches 贵 as part of a cumulative sentence network. You connect it to concepts you already know, hear the combinations in context, and retrieve them in new situations.
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