quý

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See also: quy, Quý, quỷ, and Quy

Vietnamese

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Sino-Vietnamese word from 貴 (“valuable”).

Adjective

quý

  1. (of things) valuable; precious
    của quý ― valuable belongings
  2. (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

  1. to treasure; to hold dear
    Synonym: trân trọng
    Mẹ nó quý nó lắm. Cái gì cũng chiều.
    His mom really loves him. She panders to his every whim.

Prefix

quý

  1. (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
  • Used quite similarly to Japanese 御 (o, go), although not as broadly applicable.

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Etymology 2

Sino-Vietnamese word from 季.

Noun

quý

  1. (of a year) a quarter
    thành tích quý 1 ― first quarter achievements

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