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A1 noun #2,500 सबसे आम 7 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

珍贵

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At the A1 level, think of '珍贵' (zhēnguì) as a way to say 'very, very good and special.' It is like a 'super' version of '好' (hǎo - good). You use it for things you love a lot, like a gift from your mother or a very old photo. Even though it is a big word, you can use it simply: '这是珍贵的礼物' (This is a precious gift). It helps you show that something is not just a normal thing, but something you want to keep forever. Imagine a gold coin or a beautiful pearl—those are '珍贵.'
For A2 learners, '珍贵' is an important adjective to describe objects and memories. You should start connecting it with specific nouns. For example, '珍贵的时间' (precious time) or '珍贵的照片' (precious photos). At this level, you can use it in simple sentences with '很' (hěn) or '非常' (fēicháng). You are learning that some things are valuable not because they cost a lot of money, but because they are rare. If you have a friend you have known for a long time, that friendship is '珍贵.'
At the B1 level, you should distinguish '珍贵' from '贵' (expensive). You now understand that '贵' is about money, while '珍贵' is about value and rarity. You can use it to talk about history and nature. For instance, '珍贵的历史文物' (precious historical relics) or '珍贵的动植物' (precious animals and plants). You also start to use it in more complex sentence structures, like '对我来说，最珍贵的是...' (To me, the most precious thing is...). This allows you to express personal values and opinions more deeply.
By B2, you are expected to use '珍贵' in formal writing and discussions. You should be able to contrast it with '宝贵' (bǎoguì). You know that '珍贵' often implies something is 'irreplaceable' or 'hard to find.' You might use it in an essay about environmental protection: '保护珍贵的自然资源' (Protecting precious natural resources). You also understand its use in social etiquette, such as thanking someone for their '珍贵的时间' (precious time) in a professional email, which shows a high level of politeness and vocabulary range.
At the C1 level, you recognize the subtle nuances of '珍贵' in literature and academic texts. You can appreciate how it is used to evoke emotion or emphasize the weight of history. You might encounter it in phrases like '弥足珍贵' (mí zú zhēn guì), an idiom meaning 'extremely precious.' You use '珍贵' to discuss abstract philosophical concepts, such as the preciousness of human rights or cultural identity. Your usage is precise, and you can explain why '珍贵' is chosen over '宝贵' or '名贵' in specific literary contexts.
For C2 speakers, '珍贵' is a tool for nuanced expression in high-level discourse. You use it to navigate complex cultural and historical narratives. You might analyze how the '珍贵' nature of certain artifacts influences international relations or heritage laws. You are comfortable using it in all registers, from poetic descriptions of a fleeting moment to rigorous academic papers on biodiversity. You understand the historical evolution of the characters and can use the word to create specific rhetorical effects, such as irony or profound pathos.
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珍贵 30 सेकंड में

  • 珍贵 (zhēnguì) means precious or valuable, emphasizing rarity and sentimental worth over just price.
  • Commonly used with nouns like 'gift' (礼物), 'time' (时间), and 'relics' (文物).
  • It differs from '宝贵' (valuable/useful) and '名贵' (famous/expensive/luxury).
  • Essential for formal contexts, nature conservation, and expressing deep appreciation.

The word 珍贵 (zhēnguì) is a cornerstone of Chinese vocabulary used to describe things of immense value, rarity, or sentimental importance. Etymologically, it combines 珍 (zhēn), meaning 'treasure' or 'pearl,' with 贵 (guì), meaning 'expensive' or 'noble.' Together, they form a concept that transcends mere monetary cost, touching upon the essence of what humans cherish most. In a world of mass production, something 珍贵 is often unique or irreplaceable.

Core Concept
Refers to items or abstract concepts that are highly valued and should be protected.
Emotional Weight
Carries a sense of deep appreciation and careful preservation.
Materiality
Can refer to physical objects like artifacts or intangible things like time and memories.

时间是非常珍贵的，我们不能浪费它。(Time is very precious; we must not waste it.)

When we look at the character 珍, we see the radical for 'jade' (王/玉), suggesting that the value is inherent and natural. The character 贵 features the 'shell' radical (贝), which historically represented currency. Thus, 珍贵 bridges the gap between natural beauty and economic worth. It is not just about being 'expensive' (贵); it is about being a 'treasure' (珍). This distinction is vital for learners to grasp.

这些珍贵的照片记录了我们的童年。(These precious photos recorded our childhood.)

In modern usage, 珍贵 is frequently applied to ecological contexts, such as '珍贵物种' (precious/endangered species), highlighting its role in conservation discourse. It also appears in diplomatic language to describe '珍贵的友谊' (precious friendship) between nations. The word evokes a sense of fragility—something that is precious is often something that needs to be handled with care.

博物馆里展出了许多珍贵的历史文物。(The museum displays many precious historical relics.)

Usage Frequency
High in formal writing, moderate in daily conversation.
Antonym
普通 (pǔtōng - ordinary) or 廉价 (liánjià - cheap/worthless).

这是一份非常珍贵的礼物。(This is a very precious gift.)

大熊猫是中国最珍贵的动物之一。(The giant panda is one of China's most precious animals.)

Using 珍贵 correctly requires understanding its grammatical flexibility and its specific collocations. While it is primarily an adjective, it functions as the head of a noun phrase or a predicate in a sentence. It is most commonly used to modify nouns that represent things of high value, whether they are physical objects, biological entities, or abstract concepts like time and memory.

1. As an Attributive (Modifying a Noun)

The most frequent structure is 珍贵的 + Noun. This is used to describe the quality of the noun. For example, '珍贵的药材' (precious medicinal materials) or '珍贵的经验' (precious experience). The particle '的' is almost always required when it precedes a noun.

我们应该珍惜这段珍贵的回忆。(We should cherish this precious memory.)

2. As a Predicate (Describing a Subject)

When used as a predicate, it often follows an adverb of degree like '很' (hěn - very), '非常' (fēicháng - extremely), or '十分' (shífēn - fully). For example: '这些资料非常珍贵' (This data is extremely precious).

这种机会是十分珍贵的。(This kind of opportunity is extremely precious.)

3. Abstract vs. Concrete

Learners often struggle with whether to use 珍贵 for abstract or concrete things. The good news is that it works for both! However, for abstract things like 'time' or 'advice,' it competes with '宝贵' (bǎoguì). While '珍贵' emphasizes rarity and sentimental value, '宝贵' emphasizes utility and importance. You can say '珍贵的友谊' (precious friendship) to emphasize how much you care about it, or '宝贵的意见' (valuable advice) to emphasize how helpful it is.

4. Common Collocations

  • 珍贵的礼物 (Precious gift)
  • 珍贵的资料 (Precious data/materials)
  • 珍贵的镜头 (Precious footage/shot)
  • 珍贵的遗产 (Precious heritage)
这部电影保留了许多珍贵的历史镜头。(This movie preserved many precious historical shots.)

You will encounter 珍贵 in a variety of social and professional settings. Its tone is generally respectful, appreciative, and somewhat formal. Understanding the context helps in choosing the right synonym or related term.

1. Museums and Art Galleries

This is perhaps the most common place to see the word. Signs, audio guides, and catalogs will describe artifacts as '珍贵的文物' (precious cultural relics). It signals to the visitor that the item is rare, old, and of significant historical value.

这件青铜器是博物馆里最珍贵的藏品。(This bronze ware is the most precious collection in the museum.)

2. Documentaries and Nature Programs

When narrators talk about endangered species or rare natural phenomena, they use 珍贵. You might hear about '珍贵的自然资源' (precious natural resources) or '珍贵的野生动物' (precious wild animals). It adds a layer of urgency and importance to the conservation message.

3. Formal Speeches and Ceremonies

In weddings, graduations, or diplomatic meetings, speakers use 珍贵 to describe relationships and time spent together. '珍贵的友谊' (precious friendship) is a staple of diplomatic rhetoric, while '珍贵的时光' (precious time) is common in nostalgic graduation speeches.

感谢大家给我提供了这么珍贵的机会。(Thank you all for providing me with such a precious opportunity.)

4. Gift-Giving and Personal Letters

When someone gives a gift that has personal meaning, the recipient might describe it as 珍贵. It’s a way of saying, 'I value this deeply.' Similarly, in letters, one might refer to a '珍贵的信件' (precious letter) received years ago.

Even advanced learners can slip up with 珍贵. Here are the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them.

1. Confusing '珍贵' (zhēnguì) with '贵' (guì)

'贵' simply means expensive in terms of money. '珍贵' means precious. You can have something that is 珍贵 but not 贵 (like a child's first drawing), and something that is 贵 but not 珍贵 (like a mass-produced luxury watch). Don't say '这个苹果很珍贵' if you just mean it cost 10 dollars; say '这个苹果很贵'.

❌ 这支笔很珍贵，我花了五十块钱。(This pen is precious, I spent 50 yuan.)
✅ 这支笔很贵，我花了五十块钱。

2. '珍贵' vs. '宝贵' (bǎoguì)

This is the most common confusion. 宝贵 is often used for things that are 'valuable' because they are useful or essential (time, experience, suggestions). 珍贵 is for things that are 'precious' because they are rare or sentimental (gifts, relics, friendship). While they overlap, '宝贵的时间' is more common than '珍贵的时间', though both are possible.

3. Using it for People

In English, we say 'You are precious to me.' In Chinese, you generally don't say '你很珍贵' (Nǐ hěn zhēnguì). It sounds like you are an artifact in a museum. Instead, use '你在我心中很重要' (You are very important in my heart) or '我很珍惜你' (I cherish you).

4. Overusing the '的'

While '珍贵的' is standard, in some fixed four-character phrases or poetic contexts, the '的' might be dropped, but for learners, omitting it in '珍贵礼物' (without '的') can sometimes sound slightly unnatural in casual speech. Stick to '珍贵的礼物' until you are comfortable with rhythmic patterns.

To truly master 珍贵, you must understand its neighbors in the semantic field of 'value.'

宝贵 (bǎoguì)
Focuses on the high value and utility of something. Often used with abstract nouns like '经验' (experience), '意见' (opinion), or '生命' (life).
名贵 (míngguì)
Focuses on being famous and expensive. Usually used for luxury goods, rare plants, or breeds of animals (e.g., 名贵的跑车 - famous expensive sports car).
稀有 (xīyǒu)
Focuses purely on rarity. Something can be 稀有 (rare) but not necessarily 珍贵 (precious) if no one values it.
虽然这块石头很稀有，但它并不珍贵。(Although this stone is rare, it is not precious.)

Another word is 珍稀 (zhēnxī), which is a combination of 珍贵 (precious) and 稀有 (rare). It is almost exclusively used for biological species, like '珍稀动物' (rare and precious animals). If you are talking about a panda, 珍稀 is the most professional term.

Comparison Table

WordNuanceBest For
珍贵Rare/SentimentalGifts, relics, friendship
宝贵Useful/EssentialTime, advice, life
名贵Famous/LuxuryWatches, herbs, cars

How Formal Is It?

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1

这是珍贵的礼物。

This is a precious gift.

Simple Subject + Verb + Adjective + Noun structure.

2

时间很珍贵。

Time is very precious.

Subject + Adverb (很) + Adjective.

3

珍贵的照片。

Precious photos.

Adjective + 的 + Noun phrase.

4

它非常珍贵。

It is very precious.

Use of '非常' for emphasis.

5

珍贵的水。

Precious water.

Used to show importance in a simple context.

6

我的书很珍贵。

My book is very precious.

Possessive '我的' + Noun.

7

珍贵的朋友。

Precious friend.

Applying 'precious' to a person (as a quality of the relationship).

8

这不珍贵。

This is not precious.

Negative form using '不'.

1

我有一张珍贵的旧照片。

I have a precious old photo.

Adding more modifiers (旧 - old) to the noun.

2

我们要保护珍贵的动物。

We must protect precious animals.

Verb '保护' (protect) + Object.

3

这是一段珍贵的回忆。

This is a precious memory.

Measure word '一段' used for time/memories.

4

谢谢你珍贵的礼物。

Thank you for your precious gift.

Polite expression.

5

那里的风景很珍贵。

The scenery there is very precious.

Describing nature.

6

这些书对我来说很珍贵。

These books are very precious to me.

Structure '对...来说' (to someone).

7

他送了我一件珍贵的东西。

He gave me something precious.

Double object verb '送'.

8

珍贵的友谊比钱重要。

Precious friendship is more important than money.

Comparison using '比'.

1

博物馆里有很多珍贵的历史文物。

There are many precious historical relics in the museum.

Complex noun phrase: 珍贵的 + 历史 + 文物.

2

这次机会非常珍贵，你要好好把握。

This opportunity is very precious; you should grasp it well.

Using '把握' (grasp/seize) with '机会'.

3

这些资料是研究历史的珍贵证据。

These materials are precious evidence for studying history.

Noun as a complement.

4

在沙漠里，水比金子还要珍贵。

In the desert, water is even more precious than gold.

Comparative '比...还要'.

5

老师给了我一些珍贵的建议。

The teacher gave me some precious advice.

Using '珍贵' for abstract advice.

6

我们要珍惜每一分珍贵的时间。

We should cherish every precious minute.

Verb '珍惜' (to cherish) + Object.

7

这部纪录片拍到了许多珍贵的镜头。

This documentary captured many precious shots.

Using '镜头' (shot/footage).

8

他留下了一笔珍贵的精神财富。

He left behind a precious spiritual wealth.

Abstract noun '精神财富'.

1

大熊猫是中国的珍贵国宝。

The giant panda is China's precious national treasure.

Formal designation '国宝'.

2

这些手稿是作家留下的珍贵遗产。

These manuscripts are the precious heritage left by the writer.

Noun '遗产' (heritage/legacy).

3

在这个快节奏的社会，宁静显得尤为珍贵。

In this fast-paced society, tranquility seems particularly precious.

Adverb '尤为' (especially) + Adjective.

4

科学家们正在寻找珍贵的稀有金属。

Scientists are looking for precious rare metals.

Technical context.

5

这段视频记录了历史性的珍贵瞬间。

This video recorded a historic and precious moment.

Noun '瞬间' (moment).

6

他为我们提供了珍贵的第一手资料。

He provided us with precious first-hand information.

Compound noun '第一手资料'.

7

这种草药因其珍贵的药用价值而闻名。

This herb is famous for its precious medicinal value.

Structure '因...而闻名' (famous because of...).

8

我们必须保护这些珍贵的文化多样性。

We must protect this precious cultural diversity.

Abstract social concept.

1

这本古籍的发现为研究提供了珍贵的线索。

The discovery of this ancient book provided precious clues for research.

Formal academic tone.

2

在战争年代，一封家书是弥足珍贵的。

In times of war, a letter from home is extremely precious.

Using the idiom '弥足珍贵'.

3

这种艺术形式是人类文明的珍贵结晶。

This art form is the precious crystallization of human civilization.

Metaphorical use of '结晶'.

4

他那珍贵的品格赢得了所有人的尊重。

His precious character won the respect of everyone.

Applying 'precious' to moral character.

5

这些珍贵的影像资料填补了历史的空白。

These precious visual materials filled the gaps in history.

Collocation '填补空白'.

6

在那个动荡的时期，友谊显得更加珍贵。

During that turbulent period, friendship appeared even more precious.

Contextualizing value through hardship.

7

这份合同对公司未来的发展具有珍贵的参考价值。

This contract has precious reference value for the company's future development.

Structure '具有...价值'.

8

他用镜头捕捉到了大自然最珍贵的一面。

He used his lens to capture the most precious side of nature.

Poetic expression.

1

此项研究成果对于揭示生命起源具有珍贵的科学意义。

This research result has precious scientific significance for revealing the origin of life.

High-level academic discourse.

2

这些散落在民间的口头文学是珍贵的文化遗产。

These oral literatures scattered among the people are precious cultural heritage.

Complex sentence with relative clauses.

3

在权力斗争中，忠诚往往是最珍贵也最稀缺的品质。

In power struggles, loyalty is often the most precious and scarcest quality.

Philosophical contrast.

4

该博物馆收藏了大量珍贵的宋代瓷器。

The museum houses a large collection of precious Song Dynasty porcelain.

Specific historical reference.

5

这种珍贵的药材仅生长于海拔四千米以上的雪山之巅。

This precious medicinal herb only grows on the peaks of snow mountains above 4,000 meters in altitude.

Descriptive precision.

6

他那番珍贵的肺腑之言深深打动了在场的所有人。

His precious words from the bottom of his heart deeply moved everyone present.

Idiomatic '肺腑之言'.

7

这些珍贵的数据为政策制定提供了坚实的基础。

These precious data provided a solid foundation for policy-making.

Professional/Political context.

8

在这个数字时代，隐私正变得越来越珍贵。

In this digital age, privacy is becoming increasingly precious.

Societal commentary.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

珍贵的礼物
珍贵的资料
珍贵的回忆
珍贵的友谊
珍贵的镜头
珍贵的文物
珍贵的经验
珍贵的时间
珍贵的资源
珍贵的品种

सामान्य वाक्यांश

十分珍贵

弥足珍贵

极其珍贵

保存珍贵

留下珍贵

提供珍贵

发现珍贵

失去珍贵

显得珍贵

所谓珍贵

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

珍贵 vs 宝贵 (valuable/useful)

珍贵 vs 名贵 (luxury/famous)

珍贵 vs 贵 (expensive)

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

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आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

珍贵 vs 宝贵

Emphasizes utility and importance (e.g., advice).

珍贵 vs 名贵

Emphasizes brand, fame, and high price (e.g., a watch).

珍贵 vs 珍稀

Specifically for rare biological species.

珍贵 vs 贵重

Usually refers to heavy or physically high-value items like jewelry.

珍贵 vs 稀有

Simply means rare, without necessarily being 'precious'.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

शब्द परिवार

संबंधित

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

Rarity

Implies there aren't many of its kind.

Sentimental

Strongly associated with memories and feelings.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Using '珍贵' instead of '贵' for price.
  • Using '珍贵' to describe a person directly.
  • Confusing '珍贵' with '名贵' for luxury items.
  • Forgetting the '的' in '珍贵的礼物'.
  • Using '珍贵' for common, everyday objects.

सुझाव

Pair with '珍惜'

When you have something '珍贵', you should '珍惜' (cherish) it. They are a natural pair.

The '的' Rule

Always use '的' when '珍贵' comes before a noun in a sentence.

Gift Etiquette

Describing a gift as '珍贵' is a great way to show you value the relationship.

Tone Accuracy

Make sure the 4th tone on 'guì' is sharp and falling.

Abstract Nouns

Use '珍贵' for memories and friendships to sound more poetic.

Context Clues

If you hear '珍贵' in a museum, it definitely means 'rare and old'.

宝贵 vs 珍贵

If it's useful, use '宝贵'. If it's a treasure, use '珍贵'.

Character Breakdown

Remember the 'Jade' and 'Shell' radicals to remember 'Value'.

Professionalism

Use '珍贵的时间' when thanking a busy person for a meeting.

HSK Prep

This word often appears in HSK 4 and 5 reading sections.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Saying a gift is '珍贵' shows high respect to the giver.

The term '珍稀动物' is the official label for protected species.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"你收到的最珍贵的礼物是什么？"

"你觉得时间比金钱更珍贵吗？"

"你有哪些珍贵的童年回忆？"

"你认为哪种动物最珍贵？"

"对你来说，什么东西是弥足珍贵的？"

डायरी विषय

写一件你认为最珍贵的东西。

描述一次珍贵的旅行经历。

为什么我们应该珍惜珍贵的自然资源？

谈谈你和朋友之间珍贵的友谊。

如果房子着火了，你会带走哪件珍贵的物品？

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Generally no. It's better to say '很重要' (very important) or '很特别' (very special). Calling a person '珍贵' sounds like they are an object.

No. A child's drawing can be '珍贵' because of sentimental value, even if it's not '贵' (expensive).

'珍贵' is more about rarity and sentiment. '宝贵' is more about usefulness and value (like time or experience).

Yes, but '宝贵的意见' is more common because advice is valued for its utility.

It is middle-to-formal. You can use it in daily life for gifts, but it's very common in formal writing.

You can say '珍贵的时间' or '宝贵的时间'. Both are correct.

It is an idiom meaning 'extremely precious' or 'all the more precious'.

It is usually an adjective, but in phrases like '这种珍贵' (this preciousness), it functions as a noun.

Yes, especially for rare or endangered ones like pandas.

Only if it's a very rare or special ingredient, like '珍贵的松露' (precious truffles).

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

/ 180 correct

Perfect score!

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