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高价 (gāojià) vs 昂贵 (ángguì) — use 高价 for price-specific contexts, while 昂贵 emphasizes the quality or luxury of the item.
Be cautious not to confuse 高价 with 低价 (low price). 高价 is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is especially relevant in consumer discussions. Note that it typically precedes the noun it modifies, e.g., 高价商品 (expensive goods).
While 高价 is not an HSK word, it connects with other HSK vocabulary related to shopping and pricing, such as 便宜 (cheap) and 貴 (expensive). Focus on recognizing how 高价 is used in sentences about costs or value.
Learners often mistakenly use 高价 in contexts that imply a discount, such as saying '他买了高价的东西，打折了' (He bought something high-priced, it was discounted), which doesn't make sense. Instead, say '他买了高价的东西' (He bought something at a high price).
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How to say high price in Chinese
“high price” in Chinese is高价
高价 (gāojià) refers to a high price or expensive cost associated with goods or services. It is commonly used in contexts related to shopping, economics, and discussions about value, often indicating that something is priced above the average market rate.
When to use 高价
Be cautious not to confuse 高价 with 低价 (low price). 高价 is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is especially relevant in consumer discussions. Note that it typically precedes the noun it modifies, e.g., 高价商品 (expensive goods).
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高价 (gāojià) vs 昂贵 (ángguì) — use 高价 for price-specific contexts, while 昂贵 emphasizes the quality or luxury of the item.
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Learners often mistakenly use 高价 in contexts that imply a discount, such as saying '他买了高价的东西，打折了' (He bought something high-priced, it was discounted), which doesn't make sense. Instead, say '他买了高价的东西' (He bought something at a high price).
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You can say, '这件衣服的高价让我犹豫买不买' (The high price of this clothing makes me hesitate to buy it).
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