English–Chinese
“extravagant” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshē chǐ
Example
别奢侈，省点钱吧。bié shē chǐ shěng diǎn qián ba
Don't be extravagant; save some money.
How to say “extravagant” in Chinese
“Extravagant” in Chinese is 奢侈 (shē chǐ).
More money goes into luxury than practical need can justify.
Example sentences with 奢侈
她过着奢侈的生活，每年出国旅行好几次。tā guò zhe shē chǐ de shēng huó měi nián chū guó lǚ xíng hǎo jǐ cì
She leads an extravagant life and travels abroad several times every year.
Tips for using 奢侈
- English speakers may hear a comment about price as a simple fact, but this Chinese word normally carries a disapproving tone when used about a person's choices.