贬值

• ピンイン: biǎn zhí
• 漢字の分解: 贬 = 贝 (shell/money) + 乏 (lack); 值 = 亻 (person) + 直 (straight)

意味

（通貨・資産が）価値が下がる（減価する）

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.

例文

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。

使い方ガイド

場面: economics, finance, business

トーン: analytical

正しい言い方

• 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?)

避ける言い方

• 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)

起源と歴史

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

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal