贵妇

貴婦

guìfù

noun #21,446

Measure Word

一位贵妇 wèi

Meanings

1 upper-class woman
2 lady of high social standing
3 socialite

Characters

noble / precious / expensive

Examples

她打扮得像个贵妇一样。

Tā dǎbàn de xiàng gè guìfù yīyàng.

She was dressed up like a high-society lady.

这家餐厅经常有贵妇光顾。

Zhè jiā cāntīng jīngcháng yǒu guìfù guānggù.

This restaurant is frequently visited by upper-class ladies.

Tips

usage

贵妇 can be neutral (referring to a wealthy woman) or slightly ironic when describing someone who affects airs of aristocracy. The term 贵妇犬 (poodle) literally means 'lady's dog.'

Stroke Order

贵 guì

妇 fù