Why does the Chinese word for "Expensive" sound like
Gway?!

The Real Meaning

In Mandarin Chinese, the character (pronounced as guì) actually translates to Expensive.

The Funny Part

太贵了! (too expensive!) is haggling 101. Say it even if the price is fair. It's tradition.

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贵 means expensive! guì — fourth tone. 太贵了! (too expensive!) is haggling 101.