名贵

名貴

míngguì

adjective HSK 7-9 #22,933

Meanings

1 famous and precious
2 rare and valuable

Characters

famous; renowned

expensive; precious

Examples

HSK 6

她收藏了很多名贵的字画。

Tā shōucáng le hěnduō míngguì de zìhuà.

She has collected many valuable calligraphy and paintings.

HSK 7-9

这种名贵药材非常稀有。

Zhèzhǒng míngguì yàocái fēicháng xīyǒu.

This precious medicinal herb is extremely rare.

Tips

usage

名贵 combines fame and value - things that are 名贵 are both well-known and expensive. It is commonly used with 药材 (medicinal herbs), 字画 (paintings), 品种 (breeds), and luxury items.

Stroke Order

名 míng

贵 guì