gaa3 cin2價錢价钱
Jyutpinggaa3 cin2
Yalega chín
Definition
Price; the amount of money a product or service costs.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Focus on the specific cost of an item or service rather than the abstract concept of value. It is almost exclusively used for tangible goods or concrete services where a tag or quote is expected. When discussing the general cost of living or abstract value, locals often prefer using 貴 or 平 instead of referring to the noun.
Measure word
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Common mistake
Avoid using 價錢 when asking for the cost of something in a casual transaction, as it sounds like you are asking for the official list price rather than the actual amount to pay. Use 幾錢 instead to ask how much something costs.
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Grammar guides
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