太贵了
tài guì le
Too expensive · trad. 太貴了
太贵了 (tài guì le) means "too expensive" and is a common way to express that something is overpriced. It's often used both as a genuine opinion and as a starting point for bargaining.
What does 太贵了 (tài guì le) mean?
太贵了 (tài guì le) means “too expensive” in English.
When to use it
Neutral. It's a direct way to state something is too expensive. When bargaining, it's the first step to indicate you'd like a lower price.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "TIE gway luh." '太' is a falling tone, '贵' is a falling-rising tone, and '了' is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 有点贵yǒu diǎn guìa bit expensive
- 价格太高了jiàgé tài gāo lethe price is too high
- 能便宜点吗？néng piányi diǎn ma?Can it be a bit cheaper?
Examples
这个包太贵了，我买不起。
zhège bāo tài guì le, wǒ mǎi bù qǐ.
This bag is too expensive, I can't afford it.
太贵了，能便宜一点吗？
tài guì le, néng piányi yīdiǎn ma?
Too expensive, can it be a bit cheaper?
我觉得这件衣服太贵了。
wǒ juéde zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì le.
I think this piece of clothing is too expensive.
Pro tip: Using 太贵了 often implies you're open to negotiation, especially in markets or small shops.
Related phrases
多少钱？ · How much is it便宜一点吧 · Can you make it cheaper能便宜多少？ · How much can you come down
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