tin1 gaa3天價天价
Jyutpingtin1 gaa3
Yaletīn ga
Definition
Astronomical price; an unreasonably high price.
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How it's used
Used primarily in journalism and casual complaints to emphasize that a price is not just expensive, but absurdly or unfairly so. It carries a strong sense of shock or indignation, often implying that the seller is profiteering or that the market has gone completely out of control. It is frequently applied to real estate, luxury goods, or essential items during shortages.
Examples
The things sold in this shop are simply at an astronomical price.
You have to pay an astronomical price just for a lunch box?
Related words
Common phrases
astronomically priced property
astronomical acquisition price
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is merely expensive or high quality. It specifically implies an unreasonable, almost unbelievable level of cost that borders on exploitation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
