noble; precious; of high social status
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesadjective
noble; lofty; virtuous (morally)
commendatoryUsed to describe someone's character, spirit, or moral quality.
Tā她
jù具
yǒu有
yī一
zhǒng种
gāo高
guì贵
wú无
sī私
de的
pǐn品
zhì质
。
She possesses a noble and selfless character.
Tā他
wèi为
lǐ理
xiǎng想
xiàn献
shēn身
de的
jīng精
shén神
shì是
wú无
bǐ比
gāo高
guì贵
de的
。
His spirit of sacrificing himself for his ideals is extremely noble.
adjective
precious; valuable; luxurious (materially)
formalUsed to describe objects, materials, or appearances that are of great monetary value or luxurious quality.
Tā她
dài戴
zhe着
yī一
chuàn串
gāo高
guì贵
de的
zhēn珍
zhū珠
xiàng项
liàn链
。
She is wearing a precious pearl necklace.
Zhè这
jiā家
diàn店
chū出
shòu售
gè各
zhǒng种
gāo高
guì贵
de的
sī丝
zhī织
pǐn品
。
This store sells various kinds of luxurious silk fabrics.
adjective
of high social status; aristocratic; privileged
neutralDescribes people from the upper class, aristocracy, or those living a life of luxury and privilege.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
yī一
gè个
gāo高
guì贵
de的
guì贵
zú族
jiā家
tíng庭
。
He comes from an aristocratic family of high social status.
Zài在
nà那
gè个
shí时
dài代
，
zhǐ只
yǒu有
gāo高
guì贵
de的
rén人
wù物
cái才
néng能
cān参
jiā加
gōng宫
tíng廷
wǔ舞
huì会
。
In that era, only people of high status could attend the court ball.