jau4 gaa3油價油价
Jyutpingjau4 gaa3
Yaleyàuh ga
Definition
The price of crude oil or petroleum.
neutralmoneytransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the market price of crude oil or fuel, often appearing in news headlines regarding inflation or transport costs. While it sounds formal in some contexts, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing the cost of driving or living expenses.
Examples
The oil price has gone up again recently.
Do you know what the oil price is today?
Related words
Common phrases
oil price surges
oil price adjustment downwards
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 汽油, which refers specifically to gasoline or petrol for vehicles. Use 油價 when discussing the economic indicator or general fuel costs, but use 汽油 when talking about the liquid fuel you put in your car.
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