Definition
高贵 (gāo guì) describes someone or something as 'noble' — either by birth (aristocratic) or by character (dignified, refined). It overlaps with 高尚 (gāo shàng), but 高尚 focuses on moral loftiness and is never used for social rank; 尊贵 (zūn guì) emphasizes being respected and honorable, often for a person's status, while 高贵 can also describe elegance in objects (e.g., a dress).
adjective
noble (of birth or character)grandmagnificent
Easily confused
- 搞鬼gǎo guǐsound-aliketo make mischief; to play tricks
Examples
- 高贵。Tā chūshēn yú yí gè gāo guì de jiātíng.He was born into a noble family.
- 高贵。Zhè jiàn lǐfú shèjì de fēicháng gāo guì.This dress is designed very elegantly.
- 高贵。Tā yǒu yì zhǒng gāo guì de pǐndé.He has a noble character.
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