Definition
物价 (wù jià) refers to the general level of prices for goods and services in a market or economy—often used in discussions of inflation or cost of living. It is broader than 价格 or 价钱, which name the price of a specific item (e.g., 这个手机的价格). You'll see 物价 in phrases like 物价上涨 'rising prices' or 稳定物价 'stabilize prices'.
noun
prices (of goods and commodities)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 物价。Zuìjìn wù jià zhǎng le hěn duō.Prices have risen a lot recently.
- 物价。Zhè jiā chāoshì de wù jià bǐjiào hélǐ.The prices at this supermarket are quite reasonable.
- 物价。Gè gè chéngshì de wù jià bù yíyàng.Prices differ from city to city.
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