HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
贵 — expensive
- Reading
- guì
- Meaning
- expensive; noble
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
贵 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is guì and it means expensive; noble. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
贵 appears in everyday chinese words such as 贵 (expensive, noble), 宝贵 (valuable; precious) and 珍贵 (valuable, precious).
Chinese words containing 贵
Frequently asked questions
What does 贵 mean in Chinese?
贵 means expensive; noble in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 贵 read?
贵 is read guì. Reading it inside real words — 贵 and 宝贵 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 贵 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 贵 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 贵 in a word?
A common word containing 贵 is 贵 (guì) — "expensive, noble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 贵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 贵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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