quý
Vietnamese
Alternative forms
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貴 (“valuable”).
Adjective
quý
- (of things) valuable; precious
- của quý
- valuable belongings
- (of people) that one holds honorable or respectable; important
- Hôm nay nhà mình có khách quý. Mấy đứa nhớ chào hỏi lễ phép nhá.
- We're having some important guests today. You kids don't forget to give them a cordial welcome and behave yourselves.
Verb
quý
- to treasure; to hold dear
- Mẹ nó quý nó lắm. Cái gì cũng chiều.
- His mom really loves him. She panders to his every whim.
- Synonym: trân trọng
Prefix
quý
- (honorific, only in fixed expressions) honorific prefix
- quý ông; quý ngài
- a gentleman
- quý bà
- a lady
- quý vị
- sir; ma'am; everyone; you; our honorable audience
- Kính thưa quý vị và các bạn.
- Dear our treasured audience.
- quý ông bà anh chị em
- honorable audience
- Quý khách có muốn dùng gì nữa không ạ?
- Is there anything else you would like, sir/ma'am/our honorable customers?
Usage notes
See also
Etymology 2
Sino-Vietnamese word from 季.
Noun
quý
- (of a year) a quarter
- thành tích quý 1
- first quarter achievements