peng4 gaa3平價平价
Jyutpingpeng4 gaa3
Yalepèhng ga
Definition
Inexpensive; cheap; sold at a low price.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
While 平價 is understood as inexpensive, it often carries a slightly more formal or commercial tone compared to the ubiquitous 平. It is frequently used in marketing or news contexts to describe goods that are positioned as budget-friendly alternatives. Using it in casual conversation can sometimes sound like you are reading from an advertisement or a product label.
Examples
The clothes in this shop are very inexpensive.
Have you found any cheaper flight tickets yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 平價 as a direct substitute for 平 in every situation, but 平 is far more natural for describing the price of everyday items like food or small purchases. Reserve 平價 for when you are specifically discussing market segments, product tiers, or comparing different price points in a more analytical way.
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