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Describing something as expensive with 昂贵 (ángguì)
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Description & Modification
Structure
昂贵 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
The adjective 昂贵 (ángguì) means "expensive" or "costly," describing something with a high price. It is more formal and literary than 贵 alone, and is often used in written Chinese or formal speech. It typically modifies nouns with 的.
Examples
这家医院的治疗费用非常昂贵。
Zhè jiā yīyuàn de zhìliáo fèiyòng fēicháng ángguì.
The treatment costs at this hospital are very expensive.
昂贵的价格让很多消费者望而却步。
Ángguì de jiàgé ràng hěn duō xiāofèizhě wàng ér quèbù.
The high prices discourage many consumers.
好的教育不一定需要昂贵的学费。
Hǎo de jiàoyù bù yídìng xūyào ángguì de xuéfèi.
A good education doesn't necessarily require expensive tuition.