名贵 míngguì famous and valuable
famous and valuable; rare; precious
How to remember 名贵: 名 name + 贵 expensive = famous and valuable.
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How it is used
- Famous and precious - of rare, high-value things: 名贵药材 (míngguì yàocái) precious medicinal herbs; 名贵花卉 (míngguì huāhuì) rare flowers.
- Combines renown with monetary value; stronger than plain 贵 (guì, expensive). Written-leaning.