可贵

• 병음: kě guì
• 한자 분석: 可 = worthy; 贵 = 中 + 贝 (cowrie shell, signifying value)

뜻

귀하다; 소중하다; 칭찬할 만하다

Used to highlight positive qualities that are not common and therefore deserve appreciation. Often applied to virtues like honesty, perseverance, or selflessness. Emphasizes that something is praiseworthy precisely because it is uncommon.

예문

1. 在当今社会，保持诚信是非常可贵的品质。
2. 他愿意承认错误，这种态度很可贵。
3. 难能可贵的是，她在逆境中依然保持乐观。

사용 가이드

맥락: praise, moral evaluation, recognition

어조: appreciative

올바른 표현

• 他的坚持精神非常可贵。(His perseverance is truly commendable.)
• 这种无私奉献的精神可贵。(This spirit of selfless dedication is precious.)

피해야 할 표현

• 这个包包很可贵。(Don't use 可贵 for material objects — use 昂贵 or 贵重; 可贵 is for virtues and qualities)

기원과 역사

Compound of 可 (worthy of) + 贵 (precious/valuable). Literally means 'worthy of being valued.'

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal