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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
涨价zhǎngjiàto appreciate (in value)HSK 5, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #22068, Hard
涨价zhǎngjiàto increase in priceHSK 5, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #22068, Hard
zhǎngjià(zhang3jia4)zhang jia T3
  1. 1to appreciate (in value)
  2. 2to increase in price
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March 24, 2026

涨价(漲價)zhǎngjià(zhang3jia4)

涨价 (zhang3 jia4) means 'to increase in price' or 'to appreciate in value.' This term is commonly used in economic contexts, particularly when discussing commodities, real estate, or other goods and services that experience a price rise. It implies a change in market value that affects consumers and businesses alike.

Strokes16Frequency#22068DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In recent years, the rising cost of housing in major Chinese cities has made '涨价' a common topic in discussions about living affordability and economic policy, reflecting current societal concerns.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '涨' (zhang3) wave rising up, pushing prices higher. The character '涨' looks like a wave, symbolizing increase, while '价' (jia4) resembles a price tag. Together, they evoke the image of prices rising like a wave in the economy.

Meanings of 涨价

zhǎngjià(zhang3jia4)
1to appreciate (in value)
2to increase in price
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About 涨价

涨价Simplified
漲價Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

涨 (zhǎng, to rise) vs 提高 (tígāo, to raise) — use 涨价 when specifically referring to price increases, while 提高 can refer to raising levels or standards more generally.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone of '涨' (zhang3) as it can easily be confused with '长' (chang2), which means 'long.' The phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as news reports or casual conversations about shopping. Common collocations include '物价上涨' (wùjià shàngzhǎng), meaning 'commodity prices are rising.'

HSK Study Tips

Although '涨价' is not specifically part of HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for learners at HSK 4 and above to know economic terms. Students should focus on understanding how '涨' pairs with other words related to price and value.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '涨价' with '降价' (jiàngjià), which means 'to decrease in price.' For example, saying '我想涨价这个产品' (wǒ xiǎng zhǎngjià zhège chǎnpǐn) is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我想提高这个产品的价格' (wǒ xiǎng tígāo zhège chǎnpǐn de jiàgé).

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Component Characters

涨zhǎngto rise (of prices, rivers)
HSK 510 strokes氵
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价jiàgreat
HSK 56 strokes亻
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How to say to appreciate (in value) in Chinese

“to appreciate (in value)” in Chinese is涨价zhǎngjià

涨价 (zhang3 jia4) means 'to increase in price' or 'to appreciate in value.' This term is commonly used in economic contexts, particularly when discussing commodities, real estate, or other goods and services that experience a price rise. It implies a change in market value that affects consumers and businesses alike.

When to use 涨价

Be careful with the tone of '涨' (zhang3) as it can easily be confused with '长' (chang2), which means 'long.' The phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as news reports or casual conversations about shopping. Common collocations include '物价上涨' (wùjià shàngzhǎng), meaning 'commodity prices are rising.'

涨价 or something close to it

涨 (zhǎng, to rise) vs 提高 (tígāo, to raise) — use 涨价 when specifically referring to price increases, while 提高 can refer to raising levels or standards more generally.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '涨价' with '降价' (jiàngjià), which means 'to decrease in price.' For example, saying '我想涨价这个产品' (wǒ xiǎng zhǎngjià zhège chǎnpǐn) is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我想提高这个产品的价格' (wǒ xiǎng tígāo zhège chǎnpǐn de jiàgé).

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'涨价' can be used as follows: '这个产品最近涨价了' (zhège chǎnpǐn zuìjìn zhǎngjià le) meaning 'The price of this product has increased recently.'

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