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Chinese · 中文
Translation
太贵了
Romanization
Tai gui le
Pronunciation
tie gway luh
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
太贵了 — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "too expensive".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
洗手间在哪里
Xishoujian zai nali
Openhow much is this
这个多少钱
Zhege duoshao qian
Opencan you help me
你能帮我吗
Ni neng bang wo ma
Openi don't understand
我听不懂
Wo ting bu dong
Opendo you speak english
你会说英语吗
Ni hui shuo Yingyu ma
Openwhere is the station
车站在哪里
Chezhan zai nali
Opencan i pay by card
可以刷卡吗
Keyi shuaka ma
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FAQ
You say "太贵了" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Tai gui le", and a simple pronunciation cue is "tie gway luh".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "tie gway luh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Tai gui le".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.