dang2 gaa3等價等价

Jyutpingdang2 gaa3

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區別詞Uncommon

Definition

Equal in value; equivalent.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as economics or philosophy, rather than in casual daily conversation. While it literally conveys equality in worth, native speakers often prefer more descriptive phrases like 價值一樣 or 差唔多價錢 when discussing everyday items or shopping. It carries a slightly abstract or technical nuance that makes it sound out of place in informal settings.

Examples

le1呢loeng5兩joeng6樣je5嘢hai6係dang2等gaa3價㗎。

These two things are of equal value.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係mai6咪dang2等gaa3價gaau1交wun6換aa4呀？

Do you think they are an equal exchange?

Common phrases

dang2等gaa3價gaau1交wun6換

equivalent exchange

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct adjective to describe cheap or expensive items, but it specifically requires a comparison between two distinct entities. It cannot be used to describe a single object's price level.