bat1 fei1不菲
Jyutpingbat1 fei1
Yalebāt fēi
Definition
Expensive; costing a significant amount of money.
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How it's used
Literary in tone, this term is almost exclusively used in the set phrase 價值不菲 to describe items with a high monetary value. It carries a slightly formal or sophisticated nuance, often appearing in news reports, product reviews, or descriptions of luxury goods. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone adjective in casual, everyday speech.
Examples
This antique is very expensive, please do not break it.
The car he bought is quite expensive, he is really rich.
Related words
Common phrases
of high value; expensive
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct substitute for 貴 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal or journalistic. It is not used to describe simple, everyday items like a bowl of noodles or a cheap shirt.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
