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高价 (gāojià) - use 昂贵 when emphasizing the quality or luxury aspect, while 高价 focuses more on the price itself.
Be careful not to confuse 昂贵 with 便宜 (pián yí), which means cheap or inexpensive. This word is more formal and is often used in written contexts or when discussing financial matters. Common collocations include 昂贵的价格 (expensive price) and 昂贵的奢侈品 (costly luxury goods).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 昂贵 connects with other economic and financial vocabulary. Students should focus on using it in sentences to describe costs, emphasizing its contrast with cheaper alternatives. Practice related adjectives to enhance vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 昂贵 with other words like 高 (gāo), which means 'high' but doesn't imply cost. An incorrect sentence might be '这本书很高' (This book is very high), while the correct version should be '这本书很昂贵' (This book is very expensive).
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How to say expensive in Chinese
“expensive” in Chinese is昂贵
昂贵 (áng guì) means expensive or costly, generally referring to items or services that require a significant amount of money. It can be used in various contexts, including shopping, travel, or luxury goods, to express high prices and the value associated with them.
When to use 昂贵
Be careful not to confuse 昂贵 with 便宜 (pián yí), which means cheap or inexpensive. This word is more formal and is often used in written contexts or when discussing financial matters. Common collocations include 昂贵的价格 (expensive price) and 昂贵的奢侈品 (costly luxury goods).
昂贵 or something close to it
高价 (gāojià) - use 昂贵 when emphasizing the quality or luxury aspect, while 高价 focuses more on the price itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 昂贵 with other words like 高 (gāo), which means 'high' but doesn't imply cost. An incorrect sentence might be '这本书很高' (This book is very high), while the correct version should be '这本书很昂贵' (This book is very expensive).
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Grammar Patterns of 昂贵
昂贵 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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因为正在使用很多____的设备，所以我非常紧张。
I get very nervous because I'm using a lot of expensive equipment.
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Cultural Notes for 昂贵
In Western cultures, while expensive items also signify quality, they may not always carry the same status implications as in Chinese culture, where social hierarchy plays a larger role.
Frequently Asked Questions about 昂贵
You can say, '这件衣服很昂贵' (This piece of clothing is very expensive).
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