太贵了

Learning Chinese: How to Say "It's Too Expensive" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 太贵了
Pinyin: tài guì le
Pronunciation: tai4 gui4 le
English Translation: It's too expensive

Usage:

"太贵了 (tài guì le)" is a common phrase used to express that something is too expensive or overpriced. It can be used in various situations, such as when shopping, negotiating a price, or discussing financial matters.

Example:

Chinese: 这件衣服太贵了。
Pinyin: Zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì le.
English: This dress is too expensive.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "太贵了 (tài guì le)" that you may hear:

太贵 (tài guì): A shorter version of "太贵了 (tài guì le)" that means "too expensive."
贵死了 (guì sǐ le): A more emphatic way to say "too expensive," literally meaning "expensive to death."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "太贵了 (tài guì le)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "it's too expensive" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "太贵了 (tài guì le)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"太贵了 (tài guì le)" is typically used when something is significantly more expensive than expected or when you believe the price is unreasonable.
To say "it's a bit expensive" in Chinese, you can say "有点贵 (yǒu diǎn guì)", which literally means "a bit expensive."
In some regions of China, people may also use "贵 (guì)" or "贵死了 (guì sǐ le)" to say "it's too expensive."