可贵

kěguì

to be treasured

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"可贵" is an adjective meaning "valuable," "precious," or "worthy of respect." It often describes qualities, actions, or responsibilities that are admirable and should be appreciated or emulated.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to praise someone's character traits, such as perseverance or kindness, or to emphasize the importance of intangible things like support or responsibility.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 可贵精神 (valuable spirit): used to highlight admirable personal qualities.
  • 可贵支持 (precious support): emphasizes the importance of help or encouragement.
  • 可贵责任 (valuable responsibility): stresses duties that are honorable and significant.

Usage Notes

"可贵" carries a positive and respectful tone. It is not used to describe material objects as expensive but rather to highlight moral or emotional value. Avoid confusing it with "" alone, which can mean "expensive."

Example Sentences

他的努力精神非常可贵,值得我们学习。

Tā de nǔlì jīngshén fēicháng kěguì, zhídé wǒmen xuéxí.

His hardworking spirit is very valuable and worth learning from.

在困难的时候,朋友的支持显得尤为可贵。

Zài kùnnán de shíhòu, péngyǒu de zhīchí xiǎnde yóuwéi kěguì.

During difficult times, the support of friends is especially precious.

保护环境是我们每个人的可贵责任。

Bǎohù huánjìng shì wǒmen měi gèrén de kěguì zérèn.

Protecting the environment is a valuable responsibility for each of us.