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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尊贵zūnguìrespectedHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #8905, Very Hard
尊贵zūnguìrespectableHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #8905, Very Hard
尊贵zūnguìhonorableHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #8905, Very Hard
zūnguì(zun1gui4)zun gui T1
  1. 1respected
  2. 2respectable
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March 24, 2026

尊贵(尊貴)zūnguì(zun1gui4)

尊贵 (zūn guì) refers to someone or something that is esteemed, respected, or holds a high status in society. It is often used in formal contexts, such as addressing dignitaries or in official documents, to convey a sense of honor and prestige associated with a person or entity.

Strokes21Frequency#8905DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, respect for elders and authority figures is paramount, and terms like 尊贵 are often used to reflect this cultural value, especially in ceremonies and formal gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a royal figure wearing a crown (尊) that symbolizes respect, and holding a treasure chest (贵) filled with valuable jewels. Together, they represent someone who is both honored and valuable in society, helping you remember both the meaning and the pronunciation of 尊贵.

Meanings of 尊贵

zūnguì(zun1gui4)
1respected
2respectable
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About 尊贵

尊贵Simplified
尊貴Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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尊重 (zūnzhòng) - use 尊贵 (zūnguì) when emphasizing high status or esteem, while 尊重 (zūnzhòng) focuses on respect without implying high status.

Usage Notes

Use 尊贵 in formal situations, such as speeches or written correspondence, to show proper respect. Be cautious not to use it in casual contexts, as it may come across as overly formal. Common collocations include 尊贵的客人 (honored guest) and 尊贵的身份 (noble status).

HSK Study Tips

Although 尊贵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects well with other HSK words that express respect or value, such as 尊重 (respect) and 贵 (valuable). Students should focus on the tones and the meaning in formal contexts to enhance their vocabulary for sophisticated conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尊贵 with 贵, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '你真尊贵' (You are really honorable) to a friend is incorrect; instead, use '你真贵' (You are really valuable) for casual interactions.

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Component characters

尊zūnsenior
HSK 412 strokes寸
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贵guìexpensive
HSK 19 strokes贝
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How to say respected in Chinese

“respected” in Chinese is尊贵zūnguì

尊贵 (zūn guì) refers to someone or something that is esteemed, respected, or holds a high status in society. It is often used in formal contexts, such as addressing dignitaries or in official documents, to convey a sense of honor and prestige associated with a person or entity.

When to use 尊贵

Use 尊贵 in formal situations, such as speeches or written correspondence, to show proper respect. Be cautious not to use it in casual contexts, as it may come across as overly formal. Common collocations include 尊贵的客人 (honored guest) and 尊贵的身份 (noble status).

尊贵 or something close to it

尊重 (zūnzhòng) - use 尊贵 (zūnguì) when emphasizing high status or esteem, while 尊重 (zūnzhòng) focuses on respect without implying high status.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 尊贵 with 贵, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '你真尊贵' (You are really honorable) to a friend is incorrect; instead, use '你真贵' (You are really valuable) for casual interactions.

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