gwai3 gaa3貴價贵价

Jyutpinggwai3 gaa3

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Definition

Expensive; high-priced.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the high price point of luxury or premium goods rather than just general cost. It often carries a connotation of exclusivity or high-end status, making it more descriptive than the simple adjective 貴. Use it when emphasizing that something is priced at a premium level compared to standard alternatives.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲je5嘢sik6食hou2好gwai3貴gaa3價。

The food at this restaurant is very expensive.

nei5你maai5買gam3咁gwai3貴gaa3價ge3嘅saam1衫zou6做mat1乜aa4呀？

Why are you buying such expensive clothes?

Common phrases

gwai3貴gaa3價fo3貨

expensive goods

gwai3貴gaa3價caan1餐teng1廳

high-end restaurant

Common mistake

Avoid using this as a direct substitute for 貴 in every context. While 貴 is a general adjective for high price, 貴價 functions more like a modifier for premium goods and sounds awkward when describing everyday cheap items that happen to be overpriced.