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giá cao quá
/ɣaː˧˦ kaːw˧˧ kwaː˧˦/
too expensive
Giá của sản phẩm này quá cao, tôi không mua được.
The price of this product is too expensive; I can't afford it.
informal
An expression used to describe something that is priced excessively high, often to the point of being unreasonable or unaffordable.
Giá nhà ở ở thành phố này quá cao, nhiều người phải chuyển đi.
The housing prices in this city are too expensive, so many people have to move away.
Giá của món ăn này quá cao so với chất lượng.
The price of this dish is too expensive for its quality.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to express dissatisfaction with high prices.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'giá cao quá' when you want to emphasize that something is priced unreasonably high, often in a negative or critical tone.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While useful, overusing this phrase in professional or formal settings may come across as overly negative or unconstructive.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of 'giá' (price), 'cao' (high), and 'quá' (too), emphasizing an excessive or unreasonable price level.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to express frustration or disappointment with high prices. It can be applied to various goods and services, including housing, food, and electronics.
Word Breakdown
giá
price
rootcao
high
rootquá
too
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh