# quý meaning in Vietnamese: precious (B1)

> quý means “precious, valuable” in Vietnamese. It can also mean be fond of. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/quy-precious/ · Updated 2026-10-21

**quý**: precious · be fond of

Level: B1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: quy

## 1. precious (adjective)

precious, valuable, esteemed

Polite in address: *quý khách*, valued guest.

- Đây là món quà rất quý. — This is a very precious gift.
- Sức khỏe là quý nhất. — Health is the most precious thing.

## 2. be fond of (verb)

to be fond of, to think highly of

For people you like and respect; *quý mến* means the same.

- Ai cũng quý cô giáo đó. — Everyone is fond of that teacher.
- Saigon: Mọi người ở công ty đều quý ảnh. | Hà Nội: Mọi người ở công ty đều quý anh ấy. — Everyone at the company likes him a lot.

Level: B1 · to recognize

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