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通胀
tōngzhàng
Description
通胀是说东西的价格越来越高，钱能买的东西变少了。
"通胀" means that prices of things are rising, and money can buy less.
这是新闻里常常听到的经济词，全称是“通货膨胀”。
This is an economic term often heard in the news, full name is "通货膨胀".
Meanings
通胀tōngzhàng
inflation; general rise in prices
最近通胀很高，买东西越来越贵。
Inflation has been high recently, making purchases more expensive.
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Notes
- Etymology
abbreviation of 通货膨胀 (tōnghuò péngzhàng), literally 'currency swelling'.
- Nuance
common in news and economics; opposite is 通缩 (deflation).
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