Meanings of 造价
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造价 (cost of construction) vs 成本 (cost, expense) — use 造价 specifically for construction-related costs, while 成本 is broader and can refer to costs in various contexts.
Learners often confuse 造价 with 造型 (zàoxíng), which means 'shape or form.' Be mindful of the context in which you use 造价, as it is predominantly used in formal discussions related to construction and finance. Remember to use the correct tone for both characters to ensure clarity.
Although 造价 is not an HSK level word, it connects to construction-related vocabulary you may encounter at higher levels, like 建筑 (jiànzhù, 'building') and 成本 (chéngběn, 'cost'). Focus on understanding how these terms interact in discussions about project budgeting.
Learners might mistakenly use 造价 to refer to the price of items unrelated to construction. For example, saying '这本书的造价很贵' (This book's construction cost is expensive) is incorrect; it should be '这本书的价格很贵' (This book's price is expensive).
Pronunciation of 造价
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Component Characters
How to say construction cost in Chinese
“construction cost” in Chinese is造价
造价 refers to the cost of construction, encompassing the total expenses involved in building a structure. This term is commonly used in the fields of architecture, engineering, and real estate to discuss budget estimates and financial planning for construction projects.
When to use 造价
Learners often confuse 造价 with 造型 (zàoxíng), which means 'shape or form.' Be mindful of the context in which you use 造价, as it is predominantly used in formal discussions related to construction and finance. Remember to use the correct tone for both characters to ensure clarity.
造价 or something close to it
造价 (cost of construction) vs 成本 (cost, expense) — use 造价 specifically for construction-related costs, while 成本 is broader and can refer to costs in various contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 造价 to refer to the price of items unrelated to construction. For example, saying '这本书的造价很贵' (This book's construction cost is expensive) is incorrect; it should be '这本书的价格很贵' (This book's price is expensive).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 造价
造价 includes all costs related to construction, such as materials, labor, and equipment.
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