名贵

名貴

míngguì

adjective HSK 7 #22,933

Meanings

1 famous and precious
2 rare and valuable

Characters

famous; renowned

expensive; precious

Examples

这种名贵药材非常稀有。

Zhè zhǒng míngguì yàocái fēicháng xīyǒu.

This precious medicinal herb is extremely rare.

她收藏了很多名贵的字画。

Tā shōucáng le hěn duō míngguì de zìhuà.

She has collected many valuable calligraphy and paintings.

Tips

usage

名贵 combines fame and value — things that are 名贵 are both well-known and expensive. It is commonly used with 药材 (medicinal herbs), 字画 (paintings), 品种 (breeds), and luxury items.

Stroke Order

名 míng

贵 guì