doi6 gaa3代價代价
Jyutpingdoi6 gaa3
Yaledoih ga
Definition
The cost or price paid to achieve a certain action or outcome.
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How it's used
Focuses on the negative consequences or sacrifices required to achieve a goal, rather than a literal monetary price. It is frequently paired with the verb 付出 to emphasize the active effort or loss involved in a trade-off. The term carries a serious, often dramatic tone, making it common in discussions about life choices or moral consequences.
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You have to pay the price for doing something wrong.
How high a price are you willing to pay for success?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for the literal price of a product, such as the cost of a meal or a shirt. For monetary costs, use 價錢 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
