About
The character 贵, traditional form 貴, features the cowrie shell radical 貝 at its base, a key semantic component linked to wealth, currency, and early commerce. The upper section derives from a modified phonetic element originally based on 臾, though its form has evolved to resemble hands holding an object. Its core meaning centers on the high material value or costliness of rare trade goods. This sense of material worth naturally extended into social and political contexts, giving the character connotations of high status, nobility, honor, and prestige. It is also commonly used as a polite prefix to refer to another person's possessions, associations, or attributes.
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这个东西太贵了。
贵公司很有名。
这次旅行费用不贵。
贵重物品请保管好。
他是我们学校的贵宾。
这款手表价格昂贵。
贵国文化历史悠久。
在贵地居住非常舒适。