Chinese word

高贵

Pronunciation

Pinyingāo guì

Meaning

  • adjectiveelegant

Example

那件衣服很高贵，适合正式场合。nà jiàn yī fú hěn gāo guì shì hé zhèng shì chǎng hé

That outfit is very elegant and suitable for formal occasions.

Illustration for 高贵 (elegant)

More examples

她的言行一直很高贵，大家都很尊敬她。tā de yán xíng yì zhí hěn gāo guì dà jiā dōu hěn zūn jìng tā

Her words and actions have always been elegant, and everyone respects her.

Core concept

A refined quality that makes a person, outfit, or setting seem elevated and worthy of respect.

Common phrases

  • 高贵的气质gāo guì de qì zhì

    elegant bearing

  • 高贵的举止gāo guì de jú zhǐ

    elegant manners

  • 显得高贵xiǎn de gāo guì

    look elegant

Similar words

优雅yōu yǎ: Appearing smooth, graceful, and pleasing in movement, speech, or manner.
高雅gāo yǎ: Showing polished taste and cultured behavior with a calm, refined style.
高尚gāo shàng: Showing noble values and a high standard of moral character.
尊贵zūn guì: Being high in rank or status and worthy of great respect.

Definition in Chinese

表示流露出高雅气度或尊贵感的特征，既可指人的气质，也可指服饰或环境的格调。biǎo shì liú lù chū gāo yǎ qì dù huò zūn guì gǎn de tè zhēng jì kě zhǐ rén de qì zhì yě kě zhǐ fú shì huò huán jìng de gé diào

Word origin

高贵 (gāoguì, "elegant") combines 高 (gāo, "high") with 贵 (guì, "precious"), linking elevated standing and value to the refined dignity shown by a person or setting.

Usage tips

  • 高贵 (gāoguì, "elegant") describes a refined impression rather than a high price, so an inexpensive outfit can still be 高贵.

Other meanings

  • gracefuladjective
  • nobleadjective

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