guì
expensive
我很贵。
wǒ hěn guì.
I am expensive.
这本书很贵。
zhè běn shū hěn guì.
This book is expensive.
这个东西很贵。
zhè ge dōngxi hěn guì.
This thing is expensive.
昂贵 (ángguì)
expensive
珍贵 (zhēnguì)
precious
贵重 (guìzhòng)
valuable
贱 (jiàn)
cheap
低 (dī)
low
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The Chinese character 贵 (guì) is composed of two parts: 貝 (bèi) and 貝 (bèi). 貝 (bèi) is a pictograph of a cowrie shell, which was used as a form of currency in ancient China. 貝 (bèi) is a phonetic component that indicates the pronunciation of the character. The combination of 貝 (bèi) and 貝 (bèi) suggests that the character 贵 (guì) is related to wealth or value.In ancient China, cowrie shells were highly valued and were used as a form of currency. They were also used as ornaments and jewelry. The character 贵 (guì) was originally used to refer to something that was valuable or precious. Over time, the meaning of the character expanded to include the ideas of honor, respect, and nobility.Today, the character 贵 (guì) is used in a variety of contexts. It can be used to refer to something that is expensive or valuable, or to someone who is respected or honored. It can also be used to express gratitude or appreciation.
