高贵

高貴

gāoguì

adjective HSK 7-9 #5,990

Meanings

1 noble
2 distinguished
3 elegant

Characters

noble; expensive

Examples

她举止高贵，气质优雅。

Tā jǔzhǐ gāoguì, qìzhì yōuyǎ.

She has noble manners and an elegant temperament.

这种花被认为是高贵的象征。

Zhèzhǒng huā bèi rènwéi shì gāoguì de xiàngzhēng.

This type of flower is considered a symbol of nobility.

Tips

usage

高贵 can describe social status (noble birth), character (dignified), or appearance (elegant/refined). It's always positive. Don't confuse with 昂贵 which only means 'expensive.'

Stroke Order

高 gāo

贵 guì