noun / adjective HSK 4
Traditional 高價
high price · expensive price · at a high price
Meaning
高价 literally means 'high price' and is used to describe expensive prices or costs. It can function as a noun referring to an expensive price tag, or as an adverbial phrase meaning 'at a high price.' This term is commonly used in business, commerce, and everyday shopping contexts.
Usage
Native speakers use 高价 when discussing expensive items, inflated costs, or premium pricing. It often appears in phrases like 高价买入 (buy at a high price) or 高价出售 (sell at a high price). The term carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, suggesting the price is above normal or expected levels.
Examples
- 01这个地区的房子都是高价出售的。.Houses in this area are all sold at high prices.
- 02他们高价收购古董和艺术品。.They purchase antiques and artworks at high prices.
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Common collocations
- 高价买入to buy in at a high price
- 高价出售to sell at a high price
- 高价位high price range
- 以高价at a high price
Antonyms
Origin
A straightforward compound combining 高 (high) with 价 (price), creating a transparent meaning that has been used in Chinese commerce for centuries.