贬值

• 拼音: biǎn zhí
• 汉字拆解: 贬 = 贝 (shell/money) + 乏 (lack); 值 = 亻 (person) + 直 (straight)

含义

To depreciate; to devalue; to lose value.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: economics, finance, business

语气: analytical

正确说法

• 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?)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal