you get what you pay for in Chinese

you get what you pay for in Chinese is 一分錢，一分貨.

you get what you pay for in Chinese

一分錢，一分貨

phrase

Pronounced: yī fēn qián , yī fēn huò

(informal) In commercial transactions, the prices increase, as the quality of goods and services increases, i.e., the more one pays, the higher-quality the merchandise.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "you get what you pay for" in Chinese?

"you get what you pay for" in Chinese is 一分錢，一分貨.

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"you get what you pay for" in Chinese is 一分錢，一分貨, pronounced "yī fēn qián , yī fēn huò".

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