Chinese · Adjectives

guì

Expensive

Beginneradjective

Definition

Costing a lot of money.

Example

这家饭店有点贵。

This restaurant is a bit expensive.

Etymology

'贵' (guì) stems from historical values associated with wealth and preciousness, illustrating the idea of costliness in traditional contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'贵' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, suitable for both formal and informal discussions related to price and value.

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