quí vật
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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.