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贵族 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
贵族guìzúlordHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
贵族guìzúnobilityHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
贵族guìzúnoblemanHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
贵族guìzúnoblewomanHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
贵族guìzúaristocratHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
贵族guìzúaristocracyHSK 7, n, rank #4612, Hard
guìzú(gui4zu2) T4
  1. 1nobility
  2. 2nobleman
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March 24, 2026
贵族(貴族)guìzú(gui4zu2)

贵族 (guìzú) refers to the social class of nobility or aristocracy, encompassing individuals who possess hereditary titles or significant wealth and influence. This term is commonly used in discussions about social hierarchies, historical contexts, and literature, reflecting both privilege and responsibility in society.

Frequency#4612DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the concept of 贵族 is deeply tied to the imperial system, where noble families held significant power and land. This term often appears in discussions about the dynastic cycles and the influence of aristocracy on governance and society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand nobleman in a luxurious palace, wearing a shiny crown (贵 - gui4 means 'precious' or 'expensive', and symbolizes wealth). The word '族' (zu2) resembles a group of people, hinting at a family or clan of nobles. Together, they form the elite class of society.

Meanings of 贵族

guìzú(gui4zu2)
1lord
2nobility
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About 贵族

贵族Simplified
貴族Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4612Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 贵族

Quick Contrast

贵族 (nobility) vs 精英 (elite) — choose 贵族 when referring specifically to hereditary nobility, while 精英 emphasizes a merit-based elite.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand nobleman in a luxurious palace, wearing a shiny crown (贵 - gui4 means 'precious' or 'expensive', and symbolizes wealth). The word '族' (zu2) resembles a group of people, hinting at a family or clan of nobles. Together, they form the elite class of society.

Usage Notes

While 贵族 is often used in formal contexts, be mindful of its connotation, as it can imply elitism. Common collocations include 贵族文化 (noble culture) and 贵族教育 (noble education). Avoid mixing this formal term with more informal language to maintain the appropriate tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 贵族 connects with other terms related to social structures and hierarchies. Students should focus on understanding its usage in historical contexts and literature, as well as its synonyms and antonyms.

Cultural Note

In Chinese history, the concept of 贵族 is deeply tied to the imperial system, where noble families held significant power and land. This term often appears in discussions about the dynastic cycles and the influence of aristocracy on governance and society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 贵族 with similar terms like 精英 (jīngyīng - elite), which emphasizes skill over social status. For instance, saying '我想成为贵族' (I want to become a noble) can be misleading; it's better to say '我想成为一个有影响力的人' (I want to become an influential person).

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Component Characters

贵guìexpensive
HSK 19 strokes贝
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族zúrace
HSK 511 strokes方
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Grammar Patterns of 贵族

贵族 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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一位面颊绯红、一副乡下____打扮的老妇人出现在门口。

An older woman, pink-cheeked and tweedy, appeared in the doorway.

Example Sentences for 贵族 (10)

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一位面颊绯红、一副乡下贵族打扮的老妇人出现在门口。

yī wèi miàn jiá fēi hóng、 、 yī fù xiāng xià guì zú dǎ bàn de lǎo fù rén chū xiàn zài mén。

An older woman, pink-cheeked and tweedy, appeared in the doorway.
2
斯旺勋爵于1981年受封终身贵族。

sī wàng xūn jué yú1981 1981 nián shòu fēng zhōng shēn guì。

Lord Swan was made a life peer in
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他于1991年被封为终身贵族。

tā yú1991 1991 nián bèi fēng wéi zhōng shēn guì。

He was made a life peer in
4
这位老贵族埋在家族的墓地里.

zhè wèi lǎo guì zú mái zài jiā zú de mù dì lǐ.

The old patrician was buried in the family vault.
5
所谓的“金领贵族”实质上不过是高收入的脑力劳动者而已.

suǒ wèi de“ “ jīn lǐng guì” zú ” shí zhì shàng bù guò shì gāo shōu rù de nǎo lì láo dòng zhě.

The so - called golden - collar gentry are essentially nothing but brain - workers with high income.
6
他带着贵族式的漠然对其一笑置之。

tā dài zháo guì zú shì de mò rán duì qí yī xiào zhì zhī。

He laughed it off with aristocratic indifference.
7
那位贵族对那张空白纸凝视了几秒钟.

nà wèi guì zú duì nà zhāng kōng bái zhǐ níng shì le jī miǎo zhōng.

The noble stared at the blank sheet of paper for a few seconds.
8
新兴的商业阶层渴望得到旧贵族的接纳.

xīn xīng de shāng yè jiē céng kě wàng dé dào jiù guì zú de jiē nà.

The new merchant class was anxious for acceptance by the old nobility.
9
一首关于骑士和贵族小姐的中世纪谣曲

yī shǒu guān yú qí shì hé guì zú xiǎo jiě de zhōng shì jì yáo qū

a medieval ballad about a knight and a lady
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他尽管穷, 但他是贵族出身.

tā jìn guǎn qióng, , dàn tā shì guì zú chū.

Though poor, he has blue blood in his veins.

Cultural Notes for 贵族

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese history, the concept of 贵族 is deeply tied to the imperial system, where noble families held significant power and land. This term often appears in discussions about the dynastic cycles and the influence of aristocracy on governance and society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 贵族

You can say, '在古代，中国的贵族拥有巨大的权力和财富。' (In ancient times, the nobility in China held enormous power and wealth.)