bou2 gwai3寶貴宝贵

Jyutpingbou2 gwai3

Yalebóu gwai

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Precious or valuable, not necessarily in a monetary sense.

neutraldescriptions

How it's used

Focuses on abstract or intangible things like time, advice, or life experiences rather than physical objects. It carries a sense of gravity or deep appreciation that makes it sound more formal than just saying something is useful or good. Use it when you want to emphasize that something is irreplaceable or carries significant weight in a person's life.

Examples

do1多ze6謝nei5你bei3畀zo2咗gam3咁do1多bou2寶gwai3貴ji3意gin3見ngo5我。

Thank you for giving me so much valuable advice.

ni1呢go3個gei1機wui6會hou2好bou2寶gwai3貴，nei5你jat1一ding6定jiu3要zan1珍sik1惜。

This opportunity is very precious, you must cherish it.

Common phrases

bou2寶gwai3貴si4時gaan3間

precious time

bou2寶gwai3貴ging1經jim6驗

valuable experience

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe expensive consumer goods or luxury items, as it sounds unnatural in that context. For physical items that cost a lot of money, use 貴 instead.