达官贵人

達官貴人

dáguān-guìrén

idiom #45,663

Meanings

HSK 7-9

这家餐厅常有达官贵人光顾。

Zhè jiā cāntīng chángyǒu dáguān-guìrén guānggù.

This restaurant is often frequented by high officials and dignitaries.

HSK 7-9

他不屑与达官贵人往来。

Tā búxiè yǔ dáguān-guìrén wǎnglái.

He disdains to associate with the rich and powerful.

usage

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

达 dá

官 guān

贵 guì

人 rén