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价 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
价jiàpriceHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàgreatHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàvalueHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàgoodHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàvalence (on an atom)HSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàmiddlemanHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiàservantHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jià(chemistry) valenceHSK 5, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiepriceHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiegreatHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jievalueHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiegoodHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jievalence (on an atom)HSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jiemiddlemanHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jieservantHSK 5, n, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
价jie(chemistry) valenceHSK 5, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 亻, rank #3976, Hard
jià(jia4)
primary
 T4
  1. 1price
  2. 2great
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March 24, 2026

价(價)jià(jia4)

The character 价 (jià) primarily means 'price' or 'value,' and is commonly used in contexts related to commerce and economics. It can also imply worth in different scenarios, such as evaluating the value of goods or services. The term is often found in phrases related to pricing, such as 价格 (jiàgé), meaning 'price' in a more formal sense.

Strokes6Radical亻Frequency#3976DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of price is often intertwined with the idea of 'face' (面子, miànzi), where the value of goods can affect one's social standing. Thus, negotiating prices is not only a financial transaction but also a social interaction.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant price tag hanging from a high shelf, labeled with the word '价' in bold letters. The tag is so large that it can be seen from afar. This image connects the character's form, which resembles a vertical line (the price tag) and a horizontal line (the cost), with its pronunciation 'jià' sounding like 'ja' in 'jazz,' which is often associated with high value or quality music.

Meanings of 价

jià(jia4)
primary
1price
2great
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About 价

价Simplified
價Traditional
6Strokes
亻Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3976Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 价

Quick Contrast

价格 (jiàgé) refers specifically to 'price' in a more formal or technical context, while 价 (jià) can imply a broader sense of 'value' or 'worth'.

Usage Notes

Learners often misuse 价 by confusing it with similar-sounding words. Remember that 价 specifically refers to price or value, and should not be used interchangeably with 质量 (zhìliàng), which means 'quality.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when speaking.

HSK Study Tips

While 价 is not explicitly an HSK level word, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to finance and commerce. Focus on learning phrases that include 价, such as 价格 (jiàgé) and 价钱 (jiàqián), to reinforce its usage and understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 价 with the character 价钱 (jiàqián) and mistakenly use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我买了这个价' (wǒ mǎile zhège jià) is incorrect; it should be '我买了这个商品的价钱' (wǒ mǎile zhège shāngpǐn de jiàqián).

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Etymology of 价

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 介 represents the sound. Simplified form of 價.

Phonetic (sound)介
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Case file: 价

Phonosemantic compound. 亻 represents the meaning and 介 represents the sound. Simplified form of 價.

  1. 1The sound half介 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  2. 2On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 价?

Decomposition of 价

IDS Structure⿰亻介
价Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
介jie4
right
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 价?

How to say price in Chinese

“price” in Chinese is价jià

The character 价 (jià) primarily means 'price' or 'value,' and is commonly used in contexts related to commerce and economics. It can also imply worth in different scenarios, such as evaluating the value of goods or services. The term is often found in phrases related to pricing, such as 价格 (jiàgé), meaning 'price' in a more formal sense.

When to use 价

Learners often misuse 价 by confusing it with similar-sounding words. Remember that 价 specifically refers to price or value, and should not be used interchangeably with 质量 (zhìliàng), which means 'quality.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the tone when speaking.

价 or something close to it

价格 (jiàgé) refers specifically to 'price' in a more formal or technical context, while 价 (jià) can imply a broader sense of 'value' or 'worth'.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 价 with the character 价钱 (jiàqián) and mistakenly use them interchangeably. For example, saying '我买了这个价' (wǒ mǎile zhège jià) is incorrect; it should be '我买了这个商品的价钱' (wǒ mǎile zhège shāngpǐn de jiàqián).

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价

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Grammar Patterns of 价

价 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

这件衣服样子又好看，____格又便宜。

This piece of clothing both looks good and is cheap.

Common Confusions with 价

价vs佳
jiā

Similar pronunciation but different meanings.

价vs假
jiǎ

Similar pronunciation but different meanings.

Exercise 1 of 1

Spot the Difference

Which character means "price"?

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Usage Notes for 价

Using 价 in everyday conversationCommon Error

Learners often confuse 价 with 价格 (jiàgé), which is the more commonly used term for 'price' in conversation.

1

这个商品的价是多少？

What is the price of this product?

Exercise 1 of 1

Fill in the Blank

这个商品的____是多少？

What is the price of this product?

Example Sentences for 价 (10)

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1
价格取决于做工的复杂精细度。

jià gé qǔ jué yú zuò gōng de fù zá jīng xì dù。

The price depends on the intricacy of the work.
2
尝起来像是假的，但是就这个价格你还想指望什么？

cháng qǐ lái xiàng shì jiǎ de， ， dàn shì jiù zhè gè jià gé nǐ huán xiǎng zhǐ wàng shí？

It tastes artificial, but at that price what can you expect?
3
单程票的价格是39英镑。

dān chéng piào de jià gé shì39 39 yīng。

The price of a single ticket is thirty-nine pounds.
4
括号中的价格是年龄在18岁以下的消费者可以享受的特别优惠价。

kuò hào zhōng de jià gé shì nián líng zài18 18 suì yǐ xià de xiāo fèi zhě kě yǐ xiǎng shòu de tè bié yōu huì。

The prices in brackets are special rates for the under 18s.
5
股票经纪人降低了他们的利润预期之后，股价下跌了11便士至293便士。

gǔ piào jīng jì rén jiàng dī le tā mén de lì rùn yù qī zhī hòu， ， gǔ jià xià diē11 le 11 biàn293 shì zhì。

Shares slid 11p to 293p after brokers downgraded their profit estimates.
6
制造商之间的恶性价格战已将利润削减到了最低。

zhì zào shāng zhī jiān de è xìng jià gé zhàn yǐ jiāng lì rùn xiāo jiǎn dào le zuì dī。

A vicious price war between manufacturers has cut margins to the bone.
7
葡萄酒生产过剩及由此造成的市价低迷引起了经济波动。

pú táo jiǔ shēng chǎn guò shèng jí yóu cǐ zào chéng de shì jià dī mí yǐn qǐ le jīng jì bō dòng。

Overproduction and consequent low market prices for wine caused economic tremors.
8
汽油的价格每加仑降了4便士。

qì yóu de jià gé měi jiā lún jiàng le4 4 biàn。

The price of petrol is coming down by four pence a gallon.
9
通货膨胀使得卢布变成了毫无价值的货币。

tōng huò péng zhàng shǐ dé lú bù biàn chéng le háo wú jià zhí de huò bì。

Inflation has turned the rouble into a toytown currency.
10
他强烈地感受到这件作品的美学价值。

tā qiáng liè dì gǎn shòu dào zhè jiàn zuò pǐn de měi xué jià zhí。

He responded very strongly to the aesthetic of this particular work.

Cultural Notes for 价

💡Did you know?

在中国，价格的形成受到市场供求、生产成本和消费者心理等多种因素的影响。历史上，商品价格的变化曾引发社会变革，尤其是在改革开放初期，市场自由化使得价格机制更为灵活。

📜Proverb

‘一分钱一分货’是中国的一个谚语，意思是价格与质量成正比。这个谚语强调了价值的重要性，提醒人们在消费时要考虑价格与质量的关系。

Word Family of 价

Words Containing This Character20
价格jiàgéprice價格
价值jiàzhívalue價值
价jiàprice價
代价dàijiàprice代價
评价píngjiàto evaluate評價
价钱jiàqiánprice價錢
出价to bid出價
房价fángjiàhouse price房價
廉价liánjiàlow-cost廉價
股价stock price股價
售价shòujiàselling price售價
报价quote報價
降价jiàngjiàto cut the price降價
价值观jiàzhíguānsystem of values價值觀
讨价还价tǎojiàhuánjiàto haggle over price討價還價
特价tèjiàspecial price特價
定价dìngjiàto set a price定價
低价dījiàlow price低價
物价wùjià(commodity) prices物價
开价to quote a price開價
Exercise 1 of 4

Compound Meaning

What does 价格 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 价

While both 价 (jià) and 价钱 (jiàqián) refer to price, 价 is more general and can also denote value or worth, whereas 价钱 specifically means 'price' in a more commercial context. In everyday conversation, 价钱 is more commonly used when talking about costs.

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