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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
性价比xìngjiàbǐquality-price ratioHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, Hard
xìngjiàbǐ(xing4jia4bi3)xing jia bi T4
  1. 1quality-price ratio
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March 24, 2026

性价比(性價比)xìngjiàbǐ(xing4jia4bi3)

性价比 (xìng jià bǐ) refers to the quality-price ratio of a product or service. It is commonly used in discussions about consumer goods, evaluating whether the benefits offered justify the price paid. This term emphasizes the relationship between quality and cost, often guiding purchasing decisions.

Strokes18DifficultyHard
Cultural note

The concept of 性价比 is particularly relevant in China’s rapidly developing market, where consumers are increasingly savvy about balancing quality and cost. This term reflects the value-conscious mindset prevalent in Chinese shopping culture.

Memory tip

Think of '性 (xìng)' as 'nature' or 'characteristics' and '价 (jià)' as 'price'. Picture a scale balancing '性' on one side (the quality) and '价' on the other (the cost). The better the balance, the higher the 性价比, helping you remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 性价比

xìngjiàbǐ(xing4jia4bi3)
1quality-price ratio
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About 性价比

性价比Simplified
性價比Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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性价比 vs 价格 (jiàgé, price) — use 性价比 when discussing value relative to quality, not just the cost alone.

Usage Notes

When using 性价比, be sure to apply it in contexts discussing value for money, such as shopping or product reviews. A common mistake is to confuse it with just '价格 (price)', but remember it encompasses both quality and price. The term is informal, suitable for everyday conversation and online discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 性价比 is not a specific HSK vocabulary term, it can be related to HSK Level 4 words that discuss consumer behavior and comparisons. Students should focus on understanding how to use it in practical contexts, like discussing products or services.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly say ‘性价’ instead of ‘性价比’, omitting the last character. Always remember to include ‘比’ to convey the concept of a ratio.

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Component characters

性xìngnature
HSK 48 strokes忄
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价jiàprice
HSK 56 strokes亻
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比bǐto compare
HSK 24 strokes比
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How to say quality-price ratio in Chinese

“quality-price ratio” in Chinese is性价比xìngjiàbǐ

性价比 (xìng jià bǐ) refers to the quality-price ratio of a product or service. It is commonly used in discussions about consumer goods, evaluating whether the benefits offered justify the price paid. This term emphasizes the relationship between quality and cost, often guiding purchasing decisions.

When to use 性价比

When using 性价比, be sure to apply it in contexts discussing value for money, such as shopping or product reviews. A common mistake is to confuse it with just '价格 (price)', but remember it encompasses both quality and price. The term is informal, suitable for everyday conversation and online discussions.

性价比 or something close to it

性价比 vs 价格 (jiàgé, price) — use 性价比 when discussing value relative to quality, not just the cost alone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly say ‘性价’ instead of ‘性价比’, omitting the last character. Always remember to include ‘比’ to convey the concept of a ratio.

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You can say, '这款手机的性价比很高' (This phone has a high quality-price ratio).

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