Alright, let’s yak about this “gui” thing in Chinese. I ain’t no scholar, mind you, just a plain ol’ woman, but I know a thing or two about spendin’ money and what’s worth it.
So, this “gui,” they say it means “expensive.” Yep, that’s about right. You go to the market, and somethin’s “gui,” you gotta dig deep in your pockets. It’s like when them city folks come sellin’ them fancy gadgets, shiny and all, but Lord, they charge a pretty penny! That’s “gui” for ya.
Now, I ain’t learned all them fancy writin’ strokes, but I know the feelin’ when somethin’s too “gui.” It’s like when you’re holdin’ a piece of cloth, and it feels thin and cheap, but they want a whole lot of money for it. You just know it ain’t right. That’s the “gui” sneakin’ up on ya.
They got this fancy way of sayin’ it too, somethin’ called “Pinyin,” sounds like “pin-yin.” They say it’s “gu.” Sounds like “goo” to me, like somethin’ sticky and messy. Maybe that’s why them “gui” things stick to your wallet, ha! But anyway, “gu” or “gui,” it all means the same – too much money!
- If the vegetables are “gui” at one stall, I go to another. Gotta shop around, you know. Ain’t nobody got money to throw away.
- And them fancy clothes? Forget about it! Too “gui” for my taste. Give me somethin’ sturdy and practical any day.
- Sometimes though, somethin’s “gui” ’cause it’s worth it. Like a good pair of shoes that’ll last ya years. That’s a different kind of “gui,” a good kind.
In China, they talk about “gui” all the time. Makes sense, everyone’s gotta watch their money, whether you’re in the city or the countryside. You hear it in the markets, in the shops, everywhere people are buyin’ and sellin’. “Tai gui le!” they say, means “too expensive!” Yep, I know that feelin’ alright.
Learnin’ Chinese, they say, you gotta know this word. Well, I ain’t learnin’ no fancy language, but I already knew “gui” before they even told me! Lived it, I have. Life teaches you these things, no need for books and all that.
They say you can learn to write it too, all them fancy strokes and swirls. Looks pretty, I guess, but I’ll stick to knowin’ what it means. My hands are busy enough as it is, plantin’ seeds, cookin’ meals, and keepin’ things runnin’. Ain’t got time for fancy writin’.
So, “gui.” It’s more than just a word, it’s a feelin’. A tightness in your chest when you see the price tag. A shake of your head when you know you can’t afford it. And sometimes, a little bit of satisfaction when you find somethin’ good that ain’t too “gui.” That’s the real meanin’ of “gui,” right there.
They teach you phrases, they say, like how to greet folks and say “thank you” and “sorry.” That’s all well and good, but knowin’ how to say somethin’s too “gui”? Now that’s useful! Saves you from wastin’ your hard-earned money, that’s for sure.
And talkin’ to folks who know the language, that’s the best way to learn, they say. Well, I talk to folks every day, and I learn plenty. Maybe not fancy words, but good, down-to-earth words, like “gui.” Words that matter in everyday life.
So, next time you hear that word, “gui,” you’ll know what it means. It means “expensive,” yeah, but it also means watch your money, be careful what you spend, and don’t let them city slickers fool ya! That’s what “gui” means to me, and that’s the truth of it.
And this character, sometimes it means “precious” too. Like them jade bracelets the city ladies wear. They’re small, but Lord, they cost a fortune. Precious and “gui,” they go hand in hand, I reckon.
So there you have it. My two cents on this “gui” business. Ain’t fancy, but it’s honest, just like me.
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