How to Say ‘So expensive’ in Simplified Chinese
这么贵
zhè me guì
[juh-muh gway]
💬 Usage Tip: [这么 + adjective] means "so ..." or "this ...": [这么贵] "so expensive," [这么远] "so far." It's a very common pattern for reacting strongly to what you see.
Phrase Breakdown
这么
zhè me
[juh-muh]
so; this much
Used to emphasize degree, meaning 'so' or 'this much' before an adjective.
今天打车怎么这么贵？
Why is taking a taxi so expensive today?
贵
guì
[gway]
expensive; costly
Describes a price that feels high or costly.
这段路太贵，我觉得不合理。
This trip is too expensive; I think it's unreasonable.
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