达官贵人

達官貴人

dáguānguìrén

idiom #45,663

Meanings

1 high officials and nobles; VIPs
2 the rich and powerful

Characters

prominent; high-ranking

Examples

这家餐厅常有达官贵人光顾。

Zhè jiā cāntīng cháng yǒu dáguān guìrén guānggù.

This restaurant is often frequented by high officials and dignitaries.

他不屑与达官贵人往来。

Tā bùxiè yǔ dáguān guìrén wǎnglái.

He disdains to associate with the rich and powerful.

Tips

usage

达 here means 'prominent' (of high rank). Often carries a faintly ironic or critical tone in modern writing.

Stroke Order

达 dá

官 guān

贵 guì

人 rén