Meaning
贵重 describes items or objects that have high monetary value or are considered precious. It combines the characters for 'expensive/noble' (贵) and 'heavy/important' (重) to emphasize both the financial worth and the importance of something. This word is commonly used for jewelry, antiques, gifts, or any possessions that are costly or hold significant value.
Usage
贵重 is a formal adjective typically used to describe physical objects rather than abstract concepts. It often appears in contexts involving valuables, luggage, gifts, or items requiring special care. Native speakers use it in both written and spoken language, though it carries a more formal tone than casual words like 贵 (expensive) alone.
Examples
- 01请把贵重物品随身携带，不要放在托运行李里。, .Please carry valuables with you and don't put them in checked luggage.
- 02这块手表是我父亲留给我的，对我来说非常贵重。, .This watch was left to me by my father and is very precious to me.
Characters
Common collocations
- 贵重物品valuables, valuable items
- 贵重礼物expensive/valuable gift
- 贵重首饰valuable jewelry
- 十分贵重extremely valuable
Antonyms
Origin
The combination of 贵 (expensive, noble) and 重 (heavy, important) creates a compound that literally means 'expensively important' or 'heavily valuable,' emphasizing both the material worth and the significance of an item.