san1 gaa3身價身价
Jyutpingsan1 gaa3
Yalesān ga
Definition
Social status, standing, influence, or the perceived value of a person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the perceived worth or status of a person, often in a professional or competitive context like sports or entertainment. It functions similarly to market value but carries a stronger sense of personal prestige and social standing. When someone tries to increase their own perceived value, it is common to describe them as 抬高身價.
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After he changed clubs, his market value went up a lot.
Do you think his current market value is still worth that much?
Related words
Common phrases
to inflate one's own value
market value sky-rockets
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical price tags or the cost of goods. It is strictly used for people, particularly regarding their professional reputation or social status.
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