giá cao quá

/ɣaː˧˦ kaːw˧˧ kwaː˧˦/
phraseIntermediate too expensive
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.

Collocations

giá quá caoexcessively high pricequá đắttoo expensive

Related Phrases

quá đắtphrase
too expensive
giá hợp lýphrase
reasonable price

💡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
root
+
cao
high
root
+
quá
too
root
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