Definition

Noun: - A valuable thing; a precious object: An item that is considered to have high worth, often due to material value, rarity, historical significance, or sentimental importance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chiếc vòng ngọc ấy là một quí vật của gia đình. (That jade bracelet is a precious heirloom of the family.)
  • Bảo tàng đang trưng bày nhiều quí vật thời cổ đại. (The museum is displaying many valuable artifacts from ancient times.)
  • Đối với tôi, cuốn sách này là một quí vật. (To me, this book is a treasured possession.)

Advanced Usage

• "quí vật gia bảo": A precious family heirloom; a valuable object passed down through generations.
  • Chiếc ấn bằng ngọc này là quí vật gia bảo. (This jade seal is a precious family heirloom.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quí (adj): Precious, valuable, esteemed. Often used as a prefix or in compound words to denote high value or respect.
• Vật (n): Thing, object, item.
• Bảo vật (n): Treasure; a term often used for objects of great cultural, historical, or material value, sometimes more formal than "quí vật".
• Cổ vật (n): Antique; an ancient artifact.

Synonyms

• Vật quý giá: A valuable thing.
• Đồ quý: Precious item.
• Báu vật: Treasure (can imply something more rare or legendary).

Notes on Usage

• The word "quí" can also be spelled as "quý" in modern Vietnamese. Both spellings are acceptable, with "quý" being more common in contemporary writing.
• "Quí vật" typically refers to a physical object. For abstract concepts of value (like time, health), other words like "quý giá" (valuable) are used.
• It often carries a connotation of being cherished and well-protected, not just monetarily expensive.

noun

1. valuable thing