wealthy and noble; riches and honor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
rich and noble; wealthy and of high status
formalOften describes a person or family who possesses both material wealth and social prestige. It is a traditional, somewhat formal concept.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
yī一
gè个
fù富
guì贵
rén人
jiā家
。
He comes from a wealthy and noble family.
Róng荣
huá华
fù富
guì贵
shì是
xǔ许
duō多
rén人
de的
zhuī追
qiú求
。
Glory, splendor, wealth, and honor are the pursuits of many people.
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Tā他
shì视
fù富
guì贵
rú如
fú浮
yún云
。
He regards wealth and rank as floating clouds (i.e., as transient and unimportant).
Fù富
guì贵
bù不
néng能
yín淫
，
pín贫
jiàn贱
bù不
néng能
yí移
。
Neither riches nor honors can corrupt him; neither poverty nor humbleness can change his principles. (A famous quote about integrity.)
Mǔ牡
dān丹
huā花
cháng常
bèi被
yòng用
lái来
xiàng象
zhēng征
fù富
guì贵
。
Peony flowers are often used to symbolize wealth and nobility.