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降价 (jiàngjià) vs 打折 (dǎzhé) — use 降价 for a general price reduction, while 打折 specifically refers to offering a discount on the original price.
Be cautious not to confuse 降价 with 提价 (tíjià), which means to raise the price. 降价 is typically used in informal settings, such as conversations about shopping. Remember that it is often paired with words like '促销' (cùxiāo, promotion) or '折扣' (zhékòu, discount).
While 降价 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates closely to other HSK 3 and 4 terms about shopping and pricing. Focus on context usage and phrases associated with sales to enhance your understanding.
Learners often mistakenly use 降价 when discussing price increases. For example, saying '这件衣服降价了' (Zhè jiàn yīfú jiàngjià le) when they mean 'the price of this clothing item increased' is incorrect; instead, use 提价.
Pronunciation of 降价
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How to say to cut the price in Chinese
“to cut the price” in Chinese is降价
The term 降价 (jiàngjià) means to reduce the price of goods or services, often used in the context of sales or promotions. It implies a decrease in cost, making items more affordable for consumers. This term is common in retail and marketing discussions.
When to use 降价
Be cautious not to confuse 降价 with 提价 (tíjià), which means to raise the price. 降价 is typically used in informal settings, such as conversations about shopping. Remember that it is often paired with words like '促销' (cùxiāo, promotion) or '折扣' (zhékòu, discount).
降价 or something close to it
降价 (jiàngjià) vs 打折 (dǎzhé) — use 降价 for a general price reduction, while 打折 specifically refers to offering a discount on the original price.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 降价 when discussing price increases. For example, saying '这件衣服降价了' (Zhè jiàn yīfú jiàngjià le) when they mean 'the price of this clothing item increased' is incorrect; instead, use 提价.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 降价
You can say '这个商品降价了' (Zhège shāngpǐn jiàngjià le) meaning 'This product's price has been reduced.'
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