贬值

• Pinyin: biǎn zhí
• Desglose de hanzi: 贬 = 贝 (shell/money) + 乏 (lack); 值 = 亻 (person) + 直 (straight)

Significado

Devaluarse; depreciarse; perder valor.

Primarily used for currency devaluation or asset depreciation. Can also be used metaphorically for things losing their worth or significance. Common in economic, financial, and business contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 美元贬值对出口企业来说其实是个好消息。
2. 这辆车买了三年，已经贬值了一半了。
3. 如果一直印钞票，货币就会大幅贬值。

Guía de uso

Contexto: economics, finance, business

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 人民币最近贬值了不少。(The yuan has depreciated quite a bit recently.)
• 房产会贬值吗？(Will real estate depreciate?)

Incorrecto

• 用贬值形容精神价值降低 (In formal writing, avoid 贬值 for abstract/spiritual value — use 贬低 or 降低)

Origen e historia

贬 (reduce/demote) + 值 (value). To reduce in value.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal