尊贵 (zūn guì) is an adjective meaning 'honorable,' 'noble,' or 'prestigious.' It combines 尊 (zūn), which conveys respect, reverence, and high status, and 贵 (guì), meaning 'valuable,' 'precious,' or 'of high rank.' Together, they emphasize elevated social standing, dignity, or exceptional worth — often used to describe people (e.g., esteemed guests), services (e.g., VIP treatment), or objects imbued with cultural or symbolic prestige.

This word carries formal, respectful connotations and appears frequently in polite speech, customer service contexts (e.g., '尊贵的顾客' — 'valued customer'), official invitations, and literary descriptions. It is rarely used for everyday objects unless emphasizing exceptional quality or ceremonial importance. While it can describe people, it’s typically not self-applied; instead, it’s used by others to show deference or by institutions to elevate the perceived status of recipients.