贵重

貴重

guìzhòng

adjective HSK 7-9 #10,501

Meanings

Expensive and important = valuable.

请妥善保管贵重物品。

Qǐng tuǒshàn bǎoguǎn guìzhòng wùpǐn.

Please keep your valuables safe.

这些贵重的珠宝需要投保。

Zhèxiē guìzhòng de zhūbǎo xūyào tóubǎo.

These valuable jewels need to be insured.

不要在公共场所展示贵重物品。

Bùyào zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ zhǎnshì guìzhòng wùpǐn.

Don't display valuables in public places.

usage

Almost always modifies physical objects (贵重物品 = valuables). For abstract/emotional value, use 珍贵 (precious) instead.

贵 guì

重 zhòng