Sentence Guide
How to pronounce 很贵。 (hěn guì.)
很贵。 means "Very expensive.". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
很贵。 is pronounced hěn guì. and means "Very expensive.". The key target is tone contrast, with the tone pattern Tone 3 + Tone 4.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 很贵。 because the contour often gets flattened, so Tone 2 and Tone 3 stop sounding distinct.
Self-test
Record 很贵。, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match hěn guì..
Pinyin
hěn guì.
Tone Pattern
Tone 3 + Tone 4
Pronunciation Focus
toneContrast
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say hěn slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 很贵。.
What to avoid
Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.
What to listen for
The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.
Quick self-check
Say hěn guì. once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Most common error
Error summary
The contour often gets flattened, so Tone 2 and Tone 3 stop sounding distinct.
Focus area
ToneContrast
Difficulty
Easy
HSK Level
HSK1