When we say something is 宝贵 (bǎo guì), we mean it's valuable or precious. Think of it like time; time is very 宝贵. We often use it for things that are important and that we don't want to waste.
It's not just about money, but about things that have a high personal or inherent worth. For example, your health is 宝贵, and so are your memories.
When we say something is 宝贵 (bǎo guì), we're talking about its inherent worth or how precious it is. This word is often used for things that are not easily replaced or are of great importance. Think of it like a treasure.
For example, if you have very limited time, you would describe that time as 宝贵. Similarly, a meaningful friendship or a rare opportunity could also be called 宝贵.
§ Don't Overuse It
Many English speakers learn that 宝贵 (bǎo guì) means "valuable" or "precious" and then start using it for everything. While it *does* mean those things, its usage is more specific in Chinese. Think of 宝贵 as meaning "highly cherished and significant," often in an abstract or intangible sense, like time, experience, or friendship. It's not usually for physical objects like a valuable watch or an expensive car.
§ Using 宝贵 for Money/Expensive Items
This is a classic mistake. If you want to say something is expensive or costs a lot of money, you should use 贵 (guì) or 昂贵 (áng guì). 宝贵 is rarely used for monetary value. For example, you wouldn't say 宝贵的汽车 (bǎo guì de qì chē) for an expensive car; you'd say 昂贵的汽车 (áng guì de qì chē).
- Wrong
- 这件衣服很宝贵。(Zhè jiàn yī fú hěn bǎo guì.) - This piece of clothing is very precious/valuable.
While grammatically correct, it sounds unnatural if you simply mean it's expensive. It would imply a deep sentimental value, like a family heirloom.
- Correct
- 这件衣服很贵。(Zhè jiàn yī fú hěn guì.) - This piece of clothing is very expensive.
Here's an example of how to use 宝贵 correctly with an abstract concept:
时间是宝贵的。(Shí jiān shì bǎo guì de.) - Time is precious/valuable.
§ Confusing 宝贵 with 重要 (zhòng yào)
Sometimes, learners mix up 宝贵 (bǎo guì) with 重要 (zhòng yào), which means "important." While there can be overlap in meaning, they are not interchangeable. Something 宝贵 is inherently significant and often irreplaceable, carrying a sense of deep value. Something 重要 is simply crucial or significant to a situation or outcome.
- Example of 宝贵
- 这些经验对我来说非常宝贵。(Zhè xiē jīng yàn duì wǒ lái shuō fēi cháng bǎo guì.) - These experiences are extremely precious to me.
Here, "precious" emphasizes the deep, cherished value of the experiences.
这次会议非常重要。(Zhè cì huì yì fēi cháng zhòng yào.) - This meeting is very important.
Here, "important" highlights the meeting's significance in terms of its outcome or necessity.
§ Not Using It as a Verb
Remember, 宝贵 is an adjective, not a verb. You cannot "宝贵" something. If you want to say "to value" or "to cherish," you'd use verbs like 珍惜 (zhēn xī) or 珍视 (zhēn shì).
- Wrong
- 我们应该宝贵友情。(Wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo guì yǒu qíng.)
- Correct
- 我们应该珍惜友情。(Wǒ men yīng gāi zhēn xī yǒu qíng.) - We should cherish friendship.
§ Summary of Key Differences
- 宝贵 (bǎo guì): Valuable, precious (abstract things like time, experience, life, health, friendship). Implies deep, often irreplaceable worth.
- 贵 (guì) / 昂贵 (áng guì): Expensive (for things that cost money).
- 重要 (zhòng yào): Important, significant (crucial to an outcome or situation).
- 珍惜 (zhēn xī) / 珍视 (zhēn shì): To cherish, to value (verbs).
Exemples par niveau
这本书很宝贵。
This book is very valuable.
时间很宝贵。
Time is very precious.
友谊是宝贵的。
Friendship is precious.
健康是最宝贵的。
Health is the most valuable.
这份礼物很宝贵。
This gift is very precious.
他给了我宝贵的建议。
He gave me valuable advice.
知识是宝贵的财富。
Knowledge is valuable wealth.
这次经历很宝贵。
This experience is very precious.
这本书收录了他毕生的研究成果，对我们来说是宝贵的资料。
This book compiles his life's research, which is valuable information for us.
毕生 (bìshēng): lifelong; for one's whole life; 成果 (chéngguǒ): achievement; result; 资料 (zīliào): material; data
在这次危机中，团队合作精神显得尤为宝贵。
In this crisis, the spirit of teamwork is especially precious.
危机 (wēijī): crisis; 尤为 (yóuwéi): especially; particularly; 精神 (jīngshén): spirit; mind
父母留下的这笔遗产，不仅是财富，更是宝贵的精神寄托。
This inheritance left by our parents is not only wealth, but also a precious spiritual sustenance.
遗产 (yíchǎn): inheritance; legacy; 财富 (cáifù): wealth; fortune; 精神寄托 (jīngshén jìtuō): spiritual sustenance
通过这次失败，我吸取了宝贵的教训，为今后的成功奠定了基础。
Through this failure, I learned a valuable lesson, laying the foundation for future success.
吸取 (xīqǔ): to absorb; to draw (a lesson); 教训 (jiàoxùn): lesson; 奠定 (diàndìng): to lay a foundation
他的经验对我们新成立的公司来说，是极其宝贵的财富。
His experience is an extremely valuable asset for our newly established company.
极其 (jíqí): extremely; extraordinarily; 财富 (cáifù): wealth; asset
我们应该珍惜和平，因为它是人类最宝贵的财富。
We should cherish peace, because it is humanity's most precious asset.
珍惜 (zhēnxī): to cherish; to treasure; 和平 (hépíng): peace
尽管时间紧迫，但我们还是抽出宝贵的时间去参观了当地的博物馆。
Despite the tight schedule, we still took some precious time to visit the local museum.
尽管 (jǐnguǎn): despite; even though; 紧迫 (jǐnpò): urgent; pressing; 抽出 (chōuchū): to spare (time)
这次研讨会提供了一个宝贵的交流平台，让我们能与同行们分享经验。
This seminar provided a valuable platform for exchange, allowing us to share experiences with our peers.
研讨会 (yántǎohuì): seminar; symposium; 交流平台 (jiāoliú píngtái): exchange platform; 同行 (tóngháng):同行: peer; colleague
Modèles grammaticaux
Structures de phrases
这是很宝贵。
这是很宝贵。 (This is very valuable.)
时间很宝贵。
时间很宝贵。 (Time is very precious.)
这个机会很宝贵。
这个机会很宝贵。 (This opportunity is very precious.)
你的友谊很宝贵。
你的友谊很宝贵。 (Your friendship is very valuable.)
这些经验对我很宝贵。
这些经验对我很宝贵。 (These experiences are very valuable to me.)
健康比金钱更宝贵。
健康比金钱更宝贵。 (Health is more precious than money.)
我们应该珍惜宝贵的资源。
我们应该珍惜宝贵的资源。 (We should cherish precious resources.)
他给予了我宝贵的建议。
他给予了我宝贵的建议。 (He gave me valuable advice.)
Famille de mots
Noms
Verbes
Teste-toi 48 questions
The correct order is 'Time is very valuable.' (时间 hěn bǎo guì).
The correct order is 'Friendship is precious.' (友谊 shì bǎo guì de).
The correct order is 'This is a valuable experience.' (Zhè shì yī duàn bǎo guì de jīng yàn).
时间是_______的。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) means valuable or precious, often used for abstract concepts like time. “贵” (guì) means expensive or noble. “贵重” (guìzhòng) means valuable, usually for objects. “昂贵” (ángguì) means expensive.
友谊是人生的_______财富。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) is the best fit here to describe friendship as a valuable treasure. “稀有” (xīyǒu) and “罕见” (hǎnjiàn) mean rare. “珍贵” (zhēnguì) also means precious, but “宝贵” often emphasizes intrinsic worth.
这些经验对我们来说非常_______。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) is suitable for describing experiences as valuable. “值得” (zhídé) means worthwhile. “有价值” (yǒu jiàzhí) means valuable, similar to “宝贵.” “重要” (zhòngyào) means important.
健康是最_______的财富。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) is the most appropriate word to describe health as a valuable asset. “富有” (fùyǒu), “有钱” (yǒuqián), and “富裕” (fùyù) all relate to being rich or wealthy, which doesn't fit the context as well as “valuable.”
老师的教导是我们学习过程中_______的指引。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) emphasizes the valuable nature of the teacher's guidance. “重要” (zhòngyào) means important. “必要” (bìyào) means necessary. “关键” (guānjiàn) means crucial.
请珍惜每一个_______的机会。
“宝贵” (bǎoguì) is the best choice to convey cherishing valuable opportunities. “少有” (shǎoyǒu) means rare. “难得” (nándé) means hard to come by, and “罕见” (hǎnjiàn) means rare.
Listen for 'time is precious'.
Listen for 'this book is very valuable to me'.
Listen for 'we should cherish valuable experience'.
Read this aloud:
这份礼物非常宝贵。
Focus: bǎo guì
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Read this aloud:
友谊是宝贵的。
Focus: yǒu yì shì bǎo guì de
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Read this aloud:
我从这次经历中获得了宝贵的教训。
Focus: bǎo guì de jiào xùn
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The sentence describes the preciousness of an opportunity and the need to seize it. The word order follows a typical Chinese sentence structure: subject-adverbial-verb-object.
This sentence expresses the idea that time is the most valuable asset. The structure '对...来说' (to... as far as... is concerned) is commonly used.
This sentence uses the '把' structure to indicate how he treats the old book. '看作' means to regard as.
在瞬息万变的时代，每一分一秒都显得格外___。
The context implies that time is extremely valuable in a rapidly changing era, making '宝贵' the best fit.
经过这次教训，我才真正体会到健康的___。
The sentence suggests a profound understanding of the preciousness of health after a lesson, so '宝贵' fits well.
我们应该珍惜那些与家人共度的___时光。
The sentence emphasizes cherishing time with family, indicating that this time is precious, thus '宝贵' is appropriate.
这项研究提供了关于古代文明的___线索。
The research provides valuable clues about ancient civilizations, making '宝贵' the most fitting choice.
老师的谆谆教诲是我人生中一笔___的财富。
The teacher's earnest teachings are described as a precious asset in life, so '宝贵' is the best word here.
在逆境中学习到的经验，往往是人生最___的财富。
Experiences gained through adversity are often the most precious assets in life, making '宝贵' the correct answer.
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: “这次失败的教训对我来说是如此的___，让我学到了很多。”
In this context, '宝贵' means valuable or precious, which fits perfectly to describe a lesson learned from failure that teaches a lot. '便宜' means cheap, '普通' means ordinary, and '无用' means useless, none of which fit the meaning of the sentence.
Which word best completes the sentence: “我们的地球拥有许多___的自然资源，需要我们共同保护。”
Natural resources are considered '宝贵' (precious/valuable), emphasizing the importance of protection. '贫穷' means poor, '廉价' means inexpensive, and '空虚' means empty, none of which are suitable.
Select the correct option to fill in the blank: “他把自己所有的___时间都用来陪伴家人。”
'宝贵' (precious/valuable) accurately describes time spent with family, implying its importance. '浪费' means waste, '冗余' means redundant, and '零散' means scattered, none of which are appropriate.
The sentence “经验是宝贵的财富” means 'Experience is a worthless asset.'
The sentence “经验是宝贵的财富” actually means 'Experience is a valuable asset.' '宝贵' means valuable or precious, not worthless.
If something is described as '宝贵', it means it is easy to replace and not very important.
'宝贵' means valuable or precious, indicating something is important and not easily replaceable. The statement is the opposite of the word's meaning.
The phrase '宝贵的生命' means 'precious life'.
'宝贵' translates to precious or valuable, so '宝贵的生命' correctly means 'precious life'.
Which of the following best expresses the idea of cherishing something valuable?
To 'cherish valuable time' aligns perfectly with the positive connotation of '宝贵'. The other options describe negative actions towards valuable things.
In a formal context, which phrase would you use to describe a rare and important cultural artifact?
'宝贵的文物' (valuable cultural relic) is the appropriate and formal way to describe a rare and important cultural artifact. The other options suggest the item is worthless or common.
When discussing an irreplaceable opportunity, which word would emphasize its significance?
'宝贵' means valuable or precious, perfectly capturing the significance of an irreplaceable opportunity. The other words mean ordinary or common.
If something is described as '宝贵', it means it is easily replaceable and not very important.
'宝贵' means valuable and precious, implying it is not easily replaceable and is very important.
The phrase '宝贵的经验' (bǎoguì de jīngyàn) refers to valuable experience.
'宝贵的经验' directly translates to 'valuable experience', which is a correct usage of '宝贵'.
You would typically use '宝贵' to describe a common, everyday object like a plastic bottle.
'宝贵' is reserved for things that are highly valued, precious, or rare, not for common, everyday objects.
You are writing a letter to a younger relative about the importance of cherishing their youth. Use "宝贵" to emphasize the preciousness of time and opportunity.
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Sample answer
亲爱的[亲戚名字]，我希望你现在过得很好。我想和你聊聊，关于珍惜你现在拥有的宝贵时间。青春是人生中最宝贵的阶段，充满了无限的可能性和机会。不要虚度光阴，要抓住每一个学习和成长的宝贵机会。记住，时间一去不复返，每一刻都非常宝贵，好好利用它来充实自己，实现梦想。祝你一切顺利！
Describe a personal experience where you realized the "宝贵" nature of a particular skill or quality, and how it impacted your life.
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Sample answer
我曾经认为学习一门外语只是锦上添花，但在一次国际交流活动中，我深刻体会到了掌握英语这项宝贵技能的重要性。那次经历让我能够与来自不同国家的学生交流，分享文化，并成功地完成了团队项目。这项宝贵的技能不仅拓宽了我的视野，还为我打开了更多职业发展的大门。从那时起，我更加努力地学习语言，因为它确实是一种宝贵的财富。
Imagine you are giving a speech about the preservation of cultural heritage. Explain why cultural heritage is "宝贵" and what measures should be taken to protect it.
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Sample answer
各位来宾，大家好。今天我站在这里，是为了强调我们共同的责任：保护我们宝贵的文化遗产。文化遗产是连接过去、现在和未来的桥梁，它蕴含着祖先的智慧、艺术和精神。这些宝贵的历史遗迹、传统艺术和风俗习惯，是我们民族身份的象征，也是全人类共同的财富。为了保护这些宝贵的遗产，我们必须采取积极的措施，包括立法保护、公众教育、修复维护，以及促进国际合作。只有这样，我们才能确保这些宝贵的文化遗产得以传承下去，让后代也能从中受益。
根据这段文字，什么被认为是人生中最宝贵的财富？
Read this passage:
人生中最宝贵的财富并非金钱，而是时间。金钱可以再赚，时间却一去不复返。那些懂得珍惜时间，并将其投入到有意义的事物上的人，才能真正实现人生的价值。每一次宝贵的经历，每一次真诚的付出，都会成为我们人生路上不可或缺的基石。
根据这段文字，什么被认为是人生中最宝贵的财富？
文章明确指出“人生中最宝贵的财富并非金钱，而是时间”。
文章明确指出“人生中最宝贵的财富并非金钱，而是时间”。
这段文字强调了什么对于团队成功的重要性？
Read this passage:
一个团队的成功，离不开每一位成员的宝贵贡献。无论是出谋划策的智慧，还是默默无闻的辛勤工作，都对团队目标的实现起着至关重要的作用。领导者需要认识到并肯定这些宝贵的付出，才能激发团队的凝聚力和创造力。
这段文字强调了什么对于团队成功的重要性？
文章核心观点是“一个团队的成功，离不开每一位成员的宝贵贡献”。
文章核心观点是“一个团队的成功，离不开每一位成员的宝贵贡献”。
根据这段文字，什么在现代社会中变得异常宝贵？
Read this passage:
在快速发展的现代社会中，保持内心的平静和专注变得异常宝贵。信息爆炸和快节奏的生活常常让人感到焦虑和迷失。学会冥想、阅读或者在大自然中散步，都能帮助我们找回那份宝贵的宁静，从而更好地应对生活的挑战。
根据这段文字，什么在现代社会中变得异常宝贵？
文章明确提到“保持内心的平静和专注变得异常宝贵”。
文章明确提到“保持内心的平静和专注变得异常宝贵”。
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