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价格 (jiàgé) vs 价位 (jiàwèi) — use 价钱 for general cost in everyday contexts, while 价格 often refers to a fixed or official price, and 价位 indicates price range.
Be cautious with pronunciation; '价' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone) while '钱' is a neutral tone. Avoid confusing it with '价格' (jiàgé), which is more formal and often used in written contexts.
While 价钱 isn't an HSK word, it connects well with basic vocabulary related to shopping and money. Focus on mastering numbers and shopping phrases to fully utilize this term in conversations.
Learners often say '价位' (jiàwèi) thinking it means price, but it actually refers to a price range. Use '价钱' (jiàqián) for specific prices instead.
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How to say price in Chinese
“price” in Chinese is价钱
价钱 (jiàqián) refers to the value or cost of goods and services. It is commonly used in shopping contexts and negotiations, reflecting the amount of money required to purchase an item.
When to use 价钱
Be cautious with pronunciation; '价' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th tone) while '钱' is a neutral tone. Avoid confusing it with '价格' (jiàgé), which is more formal and often used in written contexts.
价钱 or something close to it
价格 (jiàgé) vs 价位 (jiàwèi) — use 价钱 for general cost in everyday contexts, while 价格 often refers to a fixed or official price, and 价位 indicates price range.
What learners get wrong
Learners often say '价位' (jiàwèi) thinking it means price, but it actually refers to a price range. Use '价钱' (jiàqián) for specific prices instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 价钱
You can say '这个多少钱？' (Zhège duōshǎo qián?), which means 'How much is this?'. This question uses the word 钱 (qián) for money.
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