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March 24, 2026
价格(價格)jiàgé(jia4ge2)
价格 (jiàgé) refers to the monetary value assigned to a product or service. It is commonly used in shopping and commerce contexts, indicating how much something costs. Understanding this term is essential for conversations about purchasing, budgeting, and economic discussions.
Frequency#3354DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese markets, bargaining is common, and the concept of 价格 can fluctuate based on negotiation skills. The importance of getting a good price reflects cultural values around thriftiness and resourcefulness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant 'J' for 'jià' and a 'ge' that looks like a tag with a price on it. Picture a shopkeeper announcing the price of an item, emphasizing the importance of knowing the 'jiàgé' before buying.
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AI Study Notes for 价格
Quick Contrast
价格 (jiàgé) vs 成本 (chéngběn) — use 价格 when referring to the selling price, and 成本 when discussing the cost of production.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant 'J' for 'jià' and a 'ge' that looks like a tag with a price on it. Picture a shopkeeper announcing the price of an item, emphasizing the importance of knowing the 'jiàgé' before buying.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 价格 with 费用 (fèiyòng), which refers to expenses rather than the price itself. It’s typically used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in commercial settings. Make sure to use the correct measure word 个 (gè) when discussing prices.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 价格 connects to other economic terms like 成本 (chéngběn, cost) and 交易 (jiāoyì, transaction). Focus on using it in sentences that discuss shopping or budgeting to reinforce its practical application.
Cultural Note
In Chinese markets, bargaining is common, and the concept of 价格 can fluctuate based on negotiation skills. The importance of getting a good price reflects cultural values around thriftiness and resourcefulness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 价钱 (jiàqián) as a synonym for 价格 (jiàgé) without context. While similar, they can have different usages depending on the formality of the situation; use 价格 in more formal contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 价格
价格 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 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.
The price includes two economy class airfares from Brisbane to Los Angeles.
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阿斯蒂尔酒店的单人间价格是56英镑一晚。
ā sī dì ěr jiǔ diàn de dān rén jiān jià gé shì56 56 yīng bàng yī。
A single room at the Astir Hotel costs £56 a night.
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包括咖啡、服务费及增值税在内，一顿五道菜正餐的价格为30英镑。
bāo kuò kā fēi、 、 fú wù fèi jí zēng zhí shuì zài， nèi ， yī dùn wǔ dào cài zhèng cān de jià30 gé wéi。
A five-course meal including coffee, service and VAT is £
Cultural Notes for 价格
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese markets, bargaining is common, and the concept of 价格 can fluctuate based on negotiation skills. The importance of getting a good price reflects cultural values around thriftiness and resourcefulness.
Frequently Asked Questions about 价格
You can say '这个多少钱?' (Zhège duōshǎo qián?) which means 'How much is this?'.
Yes, 价格 can refer to both products and services, so it's versatile in various contexts.
Yes, in formal contexts, you might use 价格 (jiàgé) or even 价钱 (jiàqián), but 价格 is more common in business discussions.
