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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
降价jiàngjiàto cut the priceHSK 4, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #23593, Medium
降价jiàngjiàto drive down the priceHSK 4, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #23593, Medium
降价jiàngjiàto get cheaperHSK 4, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #23593, Medium
jiàngjià(jiang4jia4)jiang jia T4
  1. 1to cut the price
  2. 2to drive down the price
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March 24, 2026

降价(降價)jiàngjià(jiang4jia4)

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.

Strokes14Frequency#23593DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, sales events like 双十一 (Double Eleven) exemplify 降价, where drastic price reductions attract consumers, showcasing the significance of discounts in shopping habits.

Memory Tip

Think of 降 (jiàng) as 'to descend' and 价 (jià) as 'price.' Imagine a price tag literally descending downwards on a scale, indicating a drop in price, helping you remember that 降价 means to lower the price.

Meanings of 降价

jiàngjià(jiang4jia4)
1to cut the price
2to drive down the price
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About 降价

降价Simplified
降價Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2BCT✓CEFRB1

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Quick Contrast

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.

Usage Notes

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).

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

降jiàngto drop
HSK 48 strokes阝
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价jiàgreat
HSK 56 strokes亻
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How to say to cut the price in Chinese

“to cut the price” in Chinese is降价jiàngjià

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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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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