Today’s word of the day is 贵 (guì) which is an adjective that means ‘expensive’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 贵 (guì).
贵宾 (guì bīn) VIP
The first word is 贵宾 (guì bīn) which means honored guest or VIP. A way of using it in a sentence is 这家酒店提供了专门的贵宾服务。(Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn tígōng le zhuānmén de guì bīn fúwù.) This hotel provides specialized VIP services.
贵族 (guì zú) Noble
Another word we can create with 贵 (guì) is 贵族 (guì zú). This means noble. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 贵 means expensive 族 means clan. A way of using it in a sentence is 他出生在一个贵族家庭，享受着优越的待遇。(Tā chūshēng zài yīgè guì zú jiātíng, xiǎngshòu zhe yōuyuè de dàiyù.) He was born into a noble family and enjoys superior treatment.
贵姓 (guì xìng) Surname
Finally, we can create the word 贵姓 (guì xìng) which means surname. It literally means honorable surname. In formal situations in China, instead of asking for a person’s first name, we ask for their surname. Just like how we address people with Mr. or Mrs. in English. A polite way of asking someone for their name in a formal situation is 请问贵姓？ (Qǐngwèn guì xìng?) May I ask what your surname is please?