出价 (chū jià) — to bid, to make an offer (in an auction or negotiation)

Definition

Verb meaning 'to bid / name a price,' used mostly in auctions or purchase negotiations. Pairs with 出 (to put forward) + 价 (price); typically used of the buyer's side, not the seller's asking price.

verb
to bidto make an offer (in an auction or negotiation)

Examples

  • Tā zài pāi mài huì shàng chū le yí gè hěn gāo de jià.
    He made a very high bid at the auction.
  • Nǐ duì zhè fú huà chū jià duō shǎo?
    How much are you bidding for this painting?
  • Rú guǒ méi rén zài chū jià, zhè fú huà jiù guī nǐ le.
    If no one bids again, this painting is yours.

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