昂贵 (áng guì) — expensive, costly
Definition
A formal, written way to say 'expensive' — stronger and more literary than the everyday 贵. Used for prices, goods, or costs that are notably high.
adjective
expensivecostly
Examples
- 昂贵。Zhè bù shǒu jī jià gé fēi cháng áng guì.The price of this phone is very expensive.
- 昂贵。Zhè jiā cān tīng de cài suī rán áng guì dàn hěn hǎo chī.The dishes at this restaurant are expensive but delicious.
- 昂贵。Tā sòng le yí fèn áng guì de shēng rì lǐ wù.He gave an expensive birthday gift.
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