zik6 cin2值錢值钱
Jyutpingzik6 cin2
Yalejihk chín
Definition
Valuable; worth a lot of money.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on monetary worth or market value rather than sentimental importance. While it can describe objects, it is rarely used to describe people or abstract concepts like time, where other terms like 寶貴 are more appropriate.
Examples
This antique is very valuable.
Do you have any valuables at home?
Related words
Common phrases
valuables
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts or emotions, as it is strictly tied to financial or material worth.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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