Definition
造价 specifically refers to the cost of constructing or manufacturing something — it's used for buildings, projects, or products. 费用 is the general word for any expense or fee (e.g., tuition, travel, service charges). Use 造价 when talking about how much something costs to build or make.
noun
construction costmanufacturing cost
Easily confused
- 造假zào jiǎsound-aliketo counterfeit; to forge; to fabricate (goods, documents, data)
Examples
- 造价。Zhège xiàngmù de zào jià bǐ yùsuàn gāo le bùshǎo.The construction cost of this project is much higher than the budget.
- 造价。Tāmen shèfǎ bǎ zào jià kòngzhì zài hélǐ fànwéi nèi.They managed to keep the construction cost within a reasonable range.
- 造价，。Zhè zhǒng cáiliào de zào jià hěn dī, dàn zhìliàng búcuò.The manufacturing cost of this material is very low, but its quality is good.
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