奢侈 (shē chǐ) — how to say "luxury" in Chinese

奢侈

Luxury, extravagance

adjective

Character composition

奢

luxurious, extravagant

侈

extravagant, excessive

Radicals / Keys

大

Big

#37 · dà · 3 strokes

人

Man

#9 · rén · 2 strokes

Collocations

奢侈生活

shē chǐ shēng huó

luxurious life

Examples

买这么贵的包是一种奢侈的行为。

Buying such an expensive bag is an act of extravagance.

这太奢侈了。

This is too luxurious.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "luxury" in Chinese?

"luxury" in Chinese is 奢侈 (shē chǐ).

What does 奢侈 mean in English?

奢侈 (shē chǐ) means "Luxury, extravagance".

How is 奢侈 pronounced?

It is pronounced shē chǐ (written as she chi, shechi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "luxury" in Chinese characters?

It is written 奢侈.

What HSK level is 奢侈?

奢侈 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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