Chinese phrase
为什么这么贵？ wèi shén me zhè me guì
Meaning
Why is it so expensive?
When to use it
Asks why something costs so much. It is a common, neutral question about a high price, often used when the price seems higher than expected.
Example dialogue
这件衣服为什么这么贵？ zhè jiàn yī fú wèi shén me zhè me guì
Why is this piece of clothing so expensive?
因为是名牌，材料和做工都很好。 yīn wèi shì míng pái cái liào hé zuò gōng dōu hěn hǎo
Because it is a brand-name item, and the materials and workmanship are both very good.