一共多少钱？
yígòng duōshao qián?
How much in total?
How to say "a bit expensive" in Chinese
有点贵
yǒudiǎn guì
A bit expensive
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
有点 (yǒudiǎn) means "a bit" or "somewhat," and 贵 (guì) means "expensive." Together they form a common adjective phrase.
Variations and politeness
有点贵啊
yǒudiǎn guì a
It's a bit expensive, isn't it? — Adds a conversational, softening particle.
稍微贵
shāowéi guì
Slightly expensive — More formal alternative.
贵
guì
Expensive — Shorter, but less polite.
Mini dialogue
A
这个包有点贵。
zhège bāo yǒudiǎn guì.
This bag is a bit expensive.
B
是啊，贵得很。
shì a, guì de hěn.
Yeah, very expensive.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to gently comment on a high price without being rude.
- When you are considering buying something but find the price slightly high.
- When you want to start a negotiation or express hesitation politely.
Avoid when
- When the price is extremely high; use a stronger phrase like 太贵了 (tài guì le) instead.
- When you want to be blunt or direct; 有点贵 softens the statement too much.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'a bit expensive' in Chinese?
You can say 有点贵 (yǒudiǎn guì). It literally means 'a bit expensive' and is a polite way to comment on a price.
How do you pronounce 有点贵?
It is pronounced yǒudiǎn guì. The tones are: yǒu (3rd tone), diǎn (3rd tone), guì (4th tone).
When do you use 有点贵?
Use it when you want to softly say something is a bit pricey, often in shopping situations. It's more polite than just saying 贵 (guì).
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