口不二价 — “To quote a fixed price”
口不二价 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to quote a fixed price”. To offer goods at an unchangeable price, implying no bargaining. Literally, “Not quote two prices”.
口不二价 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Origin and Story of 口不二价
During the Han Dynasty, there was a man named Han Kang, who came from a wealthy family. However, he had no desire to become an official. Instead, he preferred to roam famous mountains, gather medicinal herbs, and sell them in the Chang'an market.
For thirty years, he consistently adhered to the principle of "口不二价" (quoting only one price), never haggling.
One day, a woman approached him to buy herbs and tried to bargain. She then remarked that she had long known Han Kang always stuck to his price.
Hearing this, Han Kang sighed, realizing that even by living in reclusion and hiding his identity, he was still recognized. Feeling his peaceful life was disturbed, he subsequently vanished into the seclusion of Ba Ling Mountain.
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- kǒu口sì似xuán悬hé河speak eloquently and volubly
- kǒu口chū出bù不xùn逊speak disrespectfully or insolently
- kǒu口chū出dà大yán言to boast or brag
- kǒu口chū出kuáng狂yán言speak arrogantly or boastfully
- kǒu口kou口shēng声shēng声repeatedly declare
- kǒu口kǒu口xiāng相chuán传pass on by word of mouth
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Open the tool →Questions about 口不二价
What does 口不二价 mean?
口不二价 (kǒu bù èr jià) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to quote a fixed price”.
How do you pronounce 口不二价?
口不二价 is pronounced kǒu bù èr jià in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 口不二价 literally mean?
Literally, 口不二价 means “not quote two prices”. It is used to mean “to quote a fixed price”.
Where does 口不二价 come from?
口不二价 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 口不二价?
指卖物者不说两种价钱。