太贵了
tài guì le
too expensive
太贵了 means something is too expensive. It is useful for shopping practice and bargaining politely in markets.
Example sentences
这个太贵了。
Zhège tài guì le.
This is too expensive.
太贵了，可以便宜一点吗？
Tài guì le, kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?
It is too expensive. Can it be a little cheaper?
How to use 太贵了 in practice
太贵了 is a shopping item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin tài guì le, then connect it to the meaning “too expensive” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 这个太贵了。 / 太贵了，可以便宜一点吗？.
When you practice 太贵了, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 太贵了 only as “too expensive” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Shopping conversation guide, start a short conversation, and use 太贵了 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 太贵了 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only tài guì le, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
Is 太贵了 rude?
It can sound direct. Add 可以便宜一点吗 to make the exchange more practical and polite.
How can I remember 太贵了 faster?
Say 太贵了 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 太贵了 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 太贵了 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach