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The word "昂贵" is formed by combining the character "昂", which conveys highness or loftiness, with "贵", which denotes expensiveness or value; this union creates a compound where both elements reinforce the concept of high cost, with "昂" emphasizing elevated degree and "贵" specifying monetary value, resulting in a term meaning expensive.

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这本字典非常昂贵。

Zhè běn zìdiǎn fēicháng ángguì.

This dictionary is very expensive.

我想买那件大衣，但它太昂贵了。

Wǒ xiǎng mǎi nà jiàn dàyī, dàn tā tài ángguì le.

I want to buy that coat, but it is too expensive.

这家餐厅的菜味道很好，价格也相对昂贵。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de cài wèidào hěn hǎo, jiàgé yě xiāngduì ángguì.

The food at this restaurant tastes great, and the prices are relatively expensive.

很多人认为昂贵的奢侈品是身份的标志。

Hěn duō rén rènwéi ángguì de shēchǐpǐn shì shēnfèn de biāozhì.

Many people believe that expensive luxury goods are a symbol of status.

在生活成本昂贵的城市，年轻人面临着巨大的经济压力。

Zài shēnghuó chéngběn ángguì de chéngshì, niánqīng rén miànlín zhe jùdà de jīngjì yālì.

In cities with a high cost of living, young people face enormous economic pressure.

Word Definition - 昂贵

áng guì expensive; costly

Individual Character Details

昂 áng
贵 guì, guì