HSK · Level 62
105 words
Chinese word
尊贵
Pronunciation
Pinyinzūn guì
Meaning
- adjectivenoble
Example
她的举止很 尊贵。tā de jú zhǐ hěn zūn guì
Her manner is very noble.
More examples
尽管他出身平凡，但在会上受到尊贵的礼遇。jín guǎn tā chū shēn píng fán dàn zài huì shàng shòu dào zūn guì de lǐ yù
Although he comes from an ordinary background, he received honorable treatment at the meeting.
Core concept
A person whose bearing or status commands respect and suggests high standing.
Common phrases
尊贵的举止zūn guì de jú zhǐ
noble bearing
尊贵的礼遇zūn guì de lǐ yù
honorable treatment
尊贵的宾客zūn guì de bīn kè
distinguished guests
Similar words
高贵gāo guì: Noble in character, standing, or conduct, with a sense of high worth.
威严wēi yán: Serious and imposing in a way that naturally commands respect and creates tension.
庄重zhuāng zhòng: Quietly serious and self-controlled, with a manner suited to a solemn occasion.
Definition in Chinese
形容一个人的气质、举止或身份庄重，值得他人敬重。xíng róng yí gè rén de qì zhì jú zhǐ huò shēn fèn zhuāng zhòng zhí de tā rén jìng zhòng
Word origin
尊贵 (zūnguì, "noble") combines 尊 (zūn, "to respect") and 贵 (guì, "valuable or esteemed"), presenting high worth as a reason for respect.
Usage tips
- In conversational Chinese, 尊贵 (zūnguì, "noble") is usually a formal compliment, so it can sound ceremonious in relaxed praise among friends.
Other meanings
- dignifiedadjective
- honorableadjective
Opposites
- 卑微bēi wēilowlyadjective