1 of great value (usually because it is rare or difficult to find) 贵重的，宝贵的（通常因罕有或稀少）: In overcrowded Hong Kong, every small piece of land is precious. 在过度拥挤的香港，每一小块土地都是很宝贵的。

2 loved very much 心爱的；受到珍爱的: The painting was very precious to her. 这幅画是她很珍爱的。