Chinese
míngguì
Meaning: famous and precious; valuable; rare
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

名貴
名
貴
名贵
名
贵

Example sentences

This antique is a very precious piece of art.
中醫常用名貴的藥材來補身體。
中医常用名贵的药材来补身体。
Traditional Chinese medicine often uses precious medicinal materials to nourish the body.
他看到朋友買了名貴的車,心裡不禁產生了嫉妒感。
他看到朋友买了名贵的车,心里不禁产生了嫉妒感。
When he saw his friend buy a luxury car, he couldn't help but feel a sense of jealousy.
這家商店出售各種名貴的珠寶首飾。
这家商店出售各种名贵的珠宝首饰。
This shop sells all kinds of precious jewelry.

Usage Notes

Used to describe objects that are both well-known and of high value, such as antiques, jewelry, or rare medicinal herbs.

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