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    Expressing 'inflation' with 通胀 (tōngzhàng)

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    Explanation

    通胀 (tōngzhàng) is a shortened form of 通货膨胀, meaning "inflation." It refers to the general increase in prices and the decline in purchasing power of money. This abbreviated form is very common in news reports and economic discussions.

    Examples

    • 最近几个月通胀压力明显增大。

      zuìjìn jǐ gè yuè tōngzhàng yālì míngxiǎn zēngdà.

      Inflation pressure has increased significantly in recent months.

    • 政府出台了多项措施来控制通胀。

      zhèngfǔ chūtái le duō xiàng cuòshī lái kòngzhì tōngzhàng.

      The government has introduced multiple measures to control inflation.

    • 高通胀让普通老百姓的生活成本大幅上升。

      gāo tōngzhàng ràng pǔtōng lǎobǎixìng de shēnghuó chéngběn dàfú shàngshēng.

      High inflation has significantly raised the cost of living for ordinary people.

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