gaa1 gaa3加價加价
Jyutpinggaa1 gaa3
Yalegā ga
Definition
To increase prices, fees, or fares.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of raising prices for goods or services, rather than an increase in quantity or intensity. It is frequently used in news reports and daily complaints about inflation or public transport fare hikes. When discussing a specific amount of increase, the amount usually follows the verb directly.
Examples
This restaurant raised its prices again, it is so expensive.
Related words
Common phrases
crazy price hikes
across the board price increases
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe an increase in physical size or volume, where you should use 加大 instead. It is also not used for increasing one's own salary, for which you would use 加人工.
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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.
