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Additionally, it serves as an honorific form when addressing someone respectfully, particularly when referring to their name or title. It conveys a sense of nobility and importance in both contexts.","Imagine a golden crown, representing something noble and expensive, to remember 贵 (guì). The left side of the character, the radical for 'rich' or 'wealth,' suggests value, while the right side resembles a person holding something precious, reinforcing the meaning of nobility and expense.","Learners often confuse 贵 with the similar-sounding character 规 (guī), which means 'rule' or 'regulation.' Use 贵 in both formal and informal situations when discussing prices or attributes of people respectfully, but avoid using it for casual or derogatory references.","As an HSK Level 2 word, 贵 connects well with other basic vocabulary around money and value. Focus on using it in sentences related to shopping or addressing someone respectfully, as this will reinforce its practical usage.","In Chinese culture, addressing someone with 贵 (guì) when referring to their name is a sign of respect and politeness, reflecting the importance of hierarchy and respect in social interactions.",[719,722,725],{"a":720,"q":721},"You can say '这个东西很贵' (zhège dōngxī hěn guì), meaning 'This item is very expensive.'","How do I use 贵 when talking about prices?",{"a":723,"q":724},"Yes, you can use it as an honorific, for example, '贵姓' (guì xìng) means 'What is your honorable surname?'","Can 贵 be used to refer to people?",{"a":726,"q":727},"No, while it is often used formally, it can also be used in informal contexts when discussing value.","Is 贵 only used in formal situations?","Learners sometimes mistakenly use 贵 to describe something that is cheap or of low value, such as saying '这个便宜的东西很贵' (zhège piányí de dōngxī hěn guì), which is incorrect. 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