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Vietnamese
- quí
- (Southern Vietnam, obsolete) quới
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
- 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
- (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
- (of a year) a quarter
- thành tích quý 1 ― first quarter achievements
- nhân viên của quý ― employee of the quarter
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