ho2 bei2 gaa3 gaak3可比價格可比价格
Jyutpingho2 bei2 gaa3 gaak3
Yalehó béi ga gaak
Definition
Comparable price; constant price.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in economic, statistical, or financial contexts rather than everyday shopping. It refers to prices adjusted for inflation to allow for a meaningful comparison of economic growth over time. You will rarely hear it outside of professional reports or academic discussions.
Examples
These data must be calculated using constant prices to be accurate.
Have you compared the constant prices over the years yet?
Related words
Common phrases
calculate constant prices
adjust for constant prices
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the concept of a fair or reasonable price, but it specifically refers to a technical economic adjustment method. Do not use it to describe a good deal or a competitive market price.
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