宝贵

bǎo guì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. valuable
2. precious
3. to value
4. to treasure
5. to set store by

Word relationships

Related words

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• 昂贵 áng guì 昂贵 áng guì expensive 昂贵 means expensive/costly, focusing on high price, while 宝贵 emphasizes inherent value.: expensive
• 珍惜 zhēn xī 珍惜 zhēn xī to treasure 珍惜 is a verb meaning to cherish or treasure, closely related to the verbal sense of 宝贵.: to treasure

Synonyms

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• 珍贵 zhēn guì 珍贵 zhēn guì precious Both mean valuable/precious, but 珍贵 often emphasizes rarity and is used for objects or memories, while 宝贵 can also mean treasured in a broader sense.: precious

Usage notes

Common mistakes

宝贵 is an adjective, not a verb. To express 'to treasure something', use 珍惜 (zhēnxī) or 重视 (zhòngshì).

Formality

宝贵 is slightly formal and often used in written or respectful contexts, e.g., 宝贵意见 (valuable advice). In casual speech, 重要 (zhòngyào) might be more common for 'important'.

Example Sentences

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生命是 宝贵 的。

Life is precious.

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Child Words of 宝贵

• 宝 宝 bǎo: jewel
• 贵 贵 guì: expensive