Too  Expensive (太贵了)

This story is perfect for the HSK 2 student, as it incorporates the word 贵 (guì) in different contexts. 贵 means “expensive” and is an essential word when discussing prices. By seeing how 贵 is used on its own and in phrases like 太贵了 (tài guì le), which means “too expensive,” you will strengthen your ability to discuss prices and make comparisons. Additionally, the story introduces key HSK 2 vocabulary like 便宜 (piányí) for “cheap,” 可能 (kěnéng) to express possibility, and 件 (jiàn) as the measure word for clothes. You’ll also practice 衣服 (yīfú) meaning “clothes” and 穿 (chuān) meaning “to wear,” both of which are useful for everyday conversations about shopping and clothing. This combination of practical words will help you communicate more effectively in real-world situations.

今天 我 和 朋友 去 买 衣服。 {Play}

第一 件 衣服 很 漂亮， 但是 很 贵。 {Play}

我 说： “太贵了！” {Play}

朋友 说： “对， 这 件 衣服 真 贵。” {Play}

我们 去 了 一个 新 的 商店。 {Play}

那里 的 衣服 很 便宜。 {Play}

我 说： “这 件 不 贵， 我 可能 买 这 件！” {Play}

以后， 我们 都 穿 了 新 的 衣服。 {Play}

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今天 我 和 朋友 去 买 衣服。   {Play}

Jīntiān wǒ hé péngyǒu qù mǎi yīfú.  

Today my friend and I went to buy clothes.

第一件 衣服 很 漂亮， 但是 很 贵。   {Play}

Dì yī jiàn yīfú hěn piàoliang, dànshì hěn guì.  

The first piece of clothing was very pretty, but it was expensive.

我 说：“太贵了！”   {Play}

Wǒ shuō: “Tài guì le!” 

I said, “It’s too expensive!”

朋友 说：“对， 这 件 衣服 真 贵。”   {Play}

Péngyǒu shuō: “Duì, zhè jiàn yīfú zhēn guì.” 

My friend said, “Yes, this clothing is really expensive.”

我们 去 了 一个 新 的 商店。   {Play}

Wǒmen qù le yī gè xīn de shāngdiàn. 

We went to a new store.

那里 的 衣服 很 便宜。   {Play}

Nàlǐ de yīfú hěn piányí.  

The clothes there were cheap.

我 说：“这 件 不 贵， 我 可能 买 这 件！”   {Play}

Wǒ shuō: “Zhè jiàn bù guì, wǒ kěnéng mǎi zhè jiàn!”  

I said, “This one is not expensive, I might buy this one!”

以后， 我们 都 穿 了 新 的 衣服。 {Play}

Yǐhòu, wǒmen dōu chuān le xīn de yīfú.

After that, we both wore our new clothes.