adjective HSK 5
Traditional 寶貴
precious · valuable · treasured
Meaning
宝贵 describes something of great value or importance that should be cherished and not wasted. It can refer to tangible things like resources or intangible things like time, experience, and opportunities. The word carries a sense of rarity and the need for careful preservation.
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 宝贵 in both spoken and written contexts to emphasize the high value of something. It frequently appears with abstract nouns like 时间 (time), 经验 (experience), 机会 (opportunity), and 意见 (opinions/advice). The word carries a more formal or literary tone than simple synonyms like 珍贵.
Examples
- 01时间是最宝贵的资源，我们应该好好珍惜。, .Time is the most precious resource; we should cherish it well.
- 02感谢您提出的宝贵意见，这对我们的工作很有帮助。, .Thank you for your valuable suggestions; they are very helpful for our work.
Characters
Common collocations
- 宝贵的经验valuable experience
- 宝贵时间precious time
- 宝贵意见valuable advice/opinions
- 宝贵财富precious wealth/treasure
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean 'precious' or 'treasured.' The compound 宝贵 combines these meanings to create an intensified sense of value and preciousness.