The pen is not
cheap.
这只钢笔不便宜。
He is a
cheap rich man.
他是个小气的有钱人。
Don't be so
cheap.
别这么小气。
The hotel was anything but
cheap.
这家旅馆根本不便宜。
Shein has beenxa0successful in fast fashion,xa0but has also been criticized for the environmental impact of selling clothes so cheap that they are almost disposable.
Shein在快时尚领域取得了巨大成功，但也因销售价格便宜到几乎是一次性的衣服对环境的影响而受到批评。
"With our new net-zero industrial parks, clients can immediately enjoy the cheap energy costs now and, in the long run, avoid carbon risks," he said.
他说：“有了我们新的净零工业园区，客户现在可以立即享受到廉价的能源成本，从长远来看，可以避免碳风险。”。
However, he said that he has a "wait-and-see" attitude toward the future development of the company's livestreaming, as most livestream shoppers want to buy "cheap and cheerful" bargains.
然而，他表示，他对公司直播的未来发展持“观望”态度，因为大多数直播购物者都想买“便宜而愉快”的便宜货。
It has attracted a large number of young consumers thanks to cheap beer, as the group has a certain demand for socializing over drinks," said Liu Qi, an analyst of LeadLeo.
"Different from the cheap labor advantage in the past, Chinese-made products have gained an increasingly better reputation globally in quality, packaging and design.
"Dreyer views sports as a "soft power" and "easy route" to customers, noting "it is not cheap to sponsor some of these tournaments, but it's a very accessible way to reach new fans".
Pinduoduo's rapid growth has been powered by cheap group-buying deals, among which agricultural products have been a central plank of the strategy.
"Small electrical appliances, like air purifiers, electric kettles and hair dryers, have long been seen as of low quality and cheap prices due to simplified design and processing," he said.
"A large number of overseas users have come to know for the first time that Chinese products can be cheap and of good quality at the same time.
"It's mainly because my friends said the items there are cheap," he said.
We are also actively promoting a major project to establish a "secondary kitchen", learn from the technology of developed countries in Europe and the United States, and make some cheap, solid and easy-to-use products suitable for the local market in China.
I've got two kids, so that's over 30 bucks each for three of us to get into Nickelodeon, and the water park is a separate price, so it's not cheap.
Gone are the days when made-in-China businesses were labeled cheap and inferior.
"Although labor in China is no longer cheap, "we have learned over the years to improve efficiency and the quality we produce.
As capital is currently cheap, creating growth is more valuable than improving margins.
Its average price is far superior to gas, although it is not as cheap as coal-fired power or heat cogeneration units, Liu said.
"The fact is that the FAA decided to do safety on the cheap, which is neither safe nor cheap," he said.
While the people share the dividends of economic growth, they should also enjoy cheap and high-quality products in the field of healthcare.
It wasn’t cheap or particularly convenient going back to my morning indulgence, and it certainly wasn’t an exercise in localism, but I found it was possible, and it’s becoming more so every day.
Small Chinese companies with cheap vehicles have come and gone over the years, and it will be tough for Kaiyun to gain traction,” he added.
They are deeply committed to debunking the stereotype that Chinese products are cheap and of inferior quality.
Cheap oil has been sold as high-quality oil on occasion, deceiving consumers and creating chaos in the market.
"I buy things on JollyChic many times, because prices are cheap, quality good and (home) delivery fast," said Lima Khalid, 25, a Saudi Arabian female employee at a local company.
"Their impression of 'made-in-China' remains at the early stage of China's opening-up when we produced low-quality and cheap goods.
The increase in the company's exports this year despite China-US trade tensions demonstrates how it is gaining customers through high product and service quality, not cheap prices, he said.
Some media are predicting three new iPhone types will be launched, including an upgraded iPhoneX with a 5.8-inch OLED screen, a "cheap" version iPhoneX with a 6.1-inch LCD screen and a high-end device with a 6.5-inch OLED screen.
Moreover, the RAM for the "cheap" version will be 3G, while the other two will be 4G.
Both let users make bulk purchases of cheap products in a way similar to Pinduoduo.
"The power plant, a milestone for Pakistan-China friendship, will provide cheap electricity to Pakistan to benefit local people," said Cai Bin, CEO of Port Qasim Electric Power Co, a subsidiary of PowerChina.
"Capacity for 500,000 vehicles a year won't come cheap, and Tesla so far has not proven an ability to make anywhere near that volume or reach a price point that would draw such numbers of buyers near term," Zoia said.
"We believe plastic is still the best material for single-use food service ware because it's cheap, clean and safe.
"The China market was traditionally dominated by low-priced beer, but recent years have seen rapid growth in more expensive international brands and a decline in cheap domestic brands," said Zhao Shiyuan, a professor at Beijing Technology and Business University.
"There are currently two hotpot-related mainland companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange - Xiabu Xiabu Catering Management Co Ltd, a Beijing-based chain known for cheap and quick meals, and Yihai International Holding Ltd, the soup-base provider for Haidilao.
Hence, the recent addition of four new property classifications types, including boutique hotels and distinctive properties like treehouses and yurts - tents commonly used by Mongolian residents - could be a hit to capture independent Chinese tourists who are typically choosing a home rental for the experience and not for the cheap price tag, he noted.
"Between slightly cheap domestic brands like Anta and expensive ones from abroad such as Nike and Adidas, there was a void to fill and it was the best shot for Skechers," said Megan Zhang, vice-president of marekting and store development of Skechers China.
"Egypt has become an investment attractive state because our local currency has become very encouraging for investors, the raw materials are mostly available and cheap, and the new investment law has been approved to facilitate business establishment," she added.
The company's success in Africa has been largely based on cheap feature phones, and it will focus more on smartphones, considering the rising purchasing power of the market.
Elliotte Webbon, a netizen, wrote: "Comfortable, cheap, cute looking, and fits, what more can you ask for in a hat?
It was started by villagers to produce cheap towels shortly after China launched its reform and opening-up drive in 1978.
Nanshan's transformation from making cheap towels to producing high-end wool suits is the story of modern China, whose success was made possible by the reform and opening-up of the past 40 years.
In reverse, fountain pens are just making its way back to people's lives－not only as a cheap daily stationary, but also as a part of accessories.
"It drew a line between itself and the low-end stationary brands that rely on cheap prices and massive sales," Wang said.
"Like in South Korea, cheap baijiu is both affordable and regarded as common," he said.
"The China market is traditionally dominated by lower-price beer, but recent years have seen rapid growth in more expensive international brands and a decline in cheap domestic brands," said Zhao Jian, a professor at Beijing Technology and Business University.
China Mobile, the country's largest mobile service provider, launched a UK SIM card on Wednesday, in competition with its two closest rivals to provide cheap calling and roaming to Chinese customers visiting Britain.
Han Xiaoping, chief information officer of China Energy Net Consulting Co, said small nuclear reactors can provide cheap and sustainable electricity and can be moved to isolated areas when they reach the end of their service life.
The reactor, which has a service life of 60 years, can be applied either in the inland or coastal areas to provide cheap and sustainable electricity compared with other traditional fuels including coal and natural gas.
It's priced around 10 yuan ($1.5) per cup－really cheap and fresh.
"Real estate in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto is cheap compared to Shanghai and Beijing, and Chinese interest in property investment is strong," said Suzuki.
Most of the enterprises it has invested in Europe have been at cheap prices, whereas in China, the beverage and beer industry is witnessing intense competition.
"For many people in other countries, 'Made in China' equals cheap prices and bad quality.
"But from now on, especially when the first turbine starts operating, residents in these provinces will have access to long-term and reliable electricity with cheap prices," he said.
CEO Xia Haijun told a briefing he did not expect shareholder Chinese Estates Holdings Ltd, controlled by the family of billionaire Joseph Lau, to sell its stake yet as the shares remained cheap.
"It is hard to choose the site for large nuclear reactors as they have high hydrological and geological requirements, and safety is always a major concern for local residents living in places with large nuclear stations, which see 60 to 70 years of service life," said Han Xiaoping, chief information officer of China Energy Net Consulting Co. "Small nuclear reactors, however, can provide cheap and sustainable electricity," he said.
In addition, lowered shale-gas subsidies may also discourage developers, while ample supply from domestic conventional gas, LNG, pipeline imports, and cheap oil might also impede shale gas development, she said.
Foreign brands tend to have more of a cachet in China after some scandals involving cheap Chinese products.
"It's in everyone's interest, including Europeans, to have access to cheap products that are also high quality, for example, electric cars of good quality that are also well priced," he said.
Furthermore, Japan's corporate sector held a large amount of real estate, which magnified the balance sheet recession, whereas China's corporate sector held relatively little real estate, and China's special land system also made industrial land extremely cheap, which cushioned the downward property pressure to some extent.
The project focuses on upgrading infrastructure and implementing a series of investment incentives to attract high-value-added industries, as it transitions from those reliant on cheap labor.
The influence of Chinese brands has been further recognized with consumers' impression of Chinese brands not being limited to cheap, effective and practical in 2020 but now also includes aspects, such as brands that are rich in cultural heritage, have higher cost-effectiveness, include ingenious craftsmanship and are trustworthy in 2023.
Gao, with the CASS, said though labor costs in China have surely risen over the decades, overall costs of its manufacturing sector are still relatively low when compared around the globe as evidenced by its technically skilled workforce, good infrastructure, strong business ecosystem and cheap energy.
"Duty-free goods here are cheap, and there's a wide range of brands for consumers," she said.
"In the beginning, Chinese brands mainly competed on price and many people saw Chinese products as cheap.
First, China's diminishing demographic dividend has made cheap labor and extensive consumption things of the past.
In the past decade, products made in China have made their mark in the domestic market and are no longer viewed as being cheap or inferior to foreign brands.
Zhu Yuelai, a founder of an outdoor goods maker in Yiwu said that he decided his company to transform and upgrade from relying on low prices to attract customers, due to a foreign buyer who asked him "…it is true that your chair has such good quality but at such a cheap price".
He expected global demand for high-quality and relatively cheap Chinese goods will remain strong as prices of energy and consumer products are persistently high in many economies.
He said he expected that global demand for quality and relatively cheap Chinese goods will remain strong, as prices of energy and consumer products are persistently high in many economies.
Shein's revenue exceeded 100 billion yuan in 2021, up from 1 billion yuan in 2016, mainly because it uses shortest time to launch new products, has diversified styles and cheap prices.
As a cheap logistics mode, the port is a fundamental foundation of Cameroon's industrialization process, said Xu Huajiang, general manager of China Harbour Central Africa Division of CHEC who oversaw the construction of the first phase of the port.
Compared with other economies, China's complete industrial sectors, stable supply chain and relatively cheap prices have created a solid foundation for Chinese producers to tap the potential of cross-border e-commerce despite uncertainties from the COVID-19 pandemic, Wang said.
That also means the competitiveness of Chinese suppliers, which are already known for offering quality products at relatively cheap prices, will be further bolstered, creating opportunities for Chinese businesses to sell goods to overseas markets in the RCEP region, she said.
Analysts said the nation provides global consumers with quality and cheap goods.
Many Chinese brands have ditched their stereotypical image of being dull or cheap and have become cool and fashionable.
Before 2008, China's labor costs were relatively cheap, and the proportion of exports to GDP remained at high levels for an extended period.
China's future growth and prosperity, as well as its diplomatic power, depend on raising productivity and value-added－rather than a cheap labor force and boosting the population.
In recent decades, China's economic growth has been fueled by population growth, migration to the cities, and cheap labor.
"In the past, the country's demographic dividend was the supply of cheap labor, but now it is the high household savings, which could turn into orders for foreign companies," said Sun.
China has assumed the mantle of the workshop of the world for many years now, driven by its sheer size, complete industrial system and cheap labor force.
And, perhaps most importantly, they force companies to upgrade their products and manufacturing processes rather than rely on business models based on cheap labor.
In the earlier period, China's key comparative advantage was in relatively cheap labor combined with acceptable levels of infrastructure and a business environment that was good enough for foreign multinational corporations to relocate their manufacturing plants.
He Yun, an assistant professor at the School of Public Administration at Hunan University, said that after the pandemic emerged, there were thoughts in Europe that Chinese investment would flood into the continent to take advantage of cheap European assets.
One big misconception is that Chinese business models are based on cheap labor.
Shenzhen has been at the forefront of China's reform and opening-up, leading to an impressive economic takeoff that left behind a very precarious economy with cheap manufacturing and assembly to become a center of innovation rivaling Silicon Valley, and a bustling financial center, said Giusto.
"China used to have comparative advantages in developing labor-intensive industries with its abundant and cheap labor to export goods to the international market and benefit from globalization," he said.
"There is a saying in Europe, 'I am too poor to buy cheap stuff,'" Partyka said.
This cheap and eco-friendly energy has become a key for high-quality development.
"Now there are many stylish choices that use high-quality materials in a variety of shades and patterns that keep abreast with the latest trends, but they are not cheap.
In April and May, prices of round-trip flight tickets that connect a city in South China and Singapore could be as cheap as 1,200 yuan ($175) per person, down 70 percent compared with the price in early February.
Now many e-commerce platforms sell a great variety of flowers at rather cheap prices," according to a woman in Beijing surnamed Song.
The Rocky Mountain Institute agreed, saying that compared with transporting energy to regions where industries are located, attracting industries to regions with rich and cheap clean energy is a model with great potential for replication.
Cheap to buy, simple to learn and useful in developing relationships with other kids, trading card games are enjoying increasing popularity among children and buoying numerous businesses.
It is expected to generate some 3.2 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity per year and will provide stable and cheap energy to Pakistan to meet the electricity demand of roughly 5 million residents, it said.
Some institutional investors have even started tapping into oversold opportunities offered by quality-name developers after sell-offs, attracted by high yields, cheap valuations and, most importantly, the still stable long-term prospects of the sector.
"When we mention Vietnam, most people's first impression would be cheap labor market, it's a challenge for some small and medium-sized companies to apply new technology at this moment.
"It's very cheap, and most importantly, it's convenient for us," she said.
But the introduction of relatively cheap smartphones has changed the situation.
"Buying a gaming PC is expensive, but everyone now owns a mobile phone, so any kid can get a cheap mobile and start playing games," he said.
Jim Boyce, a Canadian working as a consultant in the alcoholic beverage industry, who moved to Beijing in 2008, has fond memories of Taco Bell from his days as a college student in Waterloo, Ontario, as the franchise offered him a "cheap, reliable and delicious option".
During the sessions, the flight attendants helped introduce local sightseeing, sold local agricultural products, and offered discounted flight tickets within the region that were as cheap as 150 yuan ($21) per one-way flight.