The word "价钱" is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a core meaning to create a new, specific concept. The first character, "价" (jià), fundamentally means "price" or "value". The second character, "钱" (qián), fundamentally means "money" or "currency". They are placed together in a straightforward, parallel structure where "价" specifies the type of calculation and "钱" specifies the medium, resulting in the combined meaning of "monetary price" or "cost".