珍贵

zhēn guì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. precious

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 廉价 lián jià 廉价 lián jià cheaply-priced: cheaply-priced

Related words

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• 珍稀 zhēn xī 珍稀 zhēn xī rare 常与'珍贵'连用，如'珍贵珍稀': rare

Synonyms

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• 宝贵 bǎo guì 宝贵 bǎo guì valuable 形容事物有价值、难得时，'珍贵'侧重稀少而珍贵，'宝贵'侧重极有价值: valuable
• 贵重 guì zhòng 贵重 guì zhòng precious 形容物品价值高时，'珍贵'强调稀有难得，'贵重'强调价格高: precious

Usage notes

Collocations

珍贵 is mainly used for abstract or rare items, e.g., 珍贵的记忆 (precious memories), not for expensive everyday goods.

Example Sentences

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亲情是世界上最 珍贵 的情感之一。

Family love is one of the most precious emotions in the world.

他收藏了很多 珍贵 的书画。

He collects many precious paintings and calligraphy.

博物馆里陈列着许多 珍贵 文物。

Many precious cultural relics are on display in the museum.

这位大师的画作非常 珍贵 。

The paintings of this master are very precious.

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Words Containing 珍贵

• 弥足珍贵 弥足珍贵 mí zú zhēn guì: extremely precious

Child Words of 珍贵

• 贵 贵 guì: expensive
• 珍 珍 zhēn: precious thing