太贵了

Learning Chinese: How to Say "It's Too Expensive" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 太贵了
Pinyin: tài guì le
Pronunciation: tai4 gui4 le
English Translation: It's too expensive

Usage:

"太贵了 (tài guì le)" is a common phrase used to express that something is too expensive or overpriced. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as when shopping, negotiating a price, or discussing financial matters.

Example:

Chinese: 这件衣服太贵了。
Pinyin: Zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì le.
English: This dress is too expensive.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "太贵了 (tài guì le)" that you may hear:

太贵 (tài guì): A shorter version of "太贵了 (tài guì le)", which means "too expensive."
贵死了 (guì sǐ le): A more emphatic way to say "too expensive", literally meaning "expensive to death."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "太贵了 (tài guì le)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "it's too expensive" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "太贵了 (tài guì le)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"太贵了 (tài guì le)" can be used to express both objective and subjective opinions about價格 (jià gé) or price.
When negotiating a price, you can use "太贵了 (tài guì le)" to try to lower the price.
Be careful not to overuse "太贵了 (tài guì le)", as it can come across as rude or demanding.