粵

物mat6以ji5罕hon2為wai4貴gwai3

simp物以罕为贵also written物以罕爲貴
mat6 ji5 hon2 wai4 gwai3wù yǐ hǎn wéi guì

English

  1. (adjective) something is limited, is expensive
  2. an common expression: items are valued for their rarity

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 罕有嘅嘢先顯得珍貴

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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