通货膨胀
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over a period of time.
Examples
3 of 5通货膨胀导致物价飞速上涨。
Inflation causes prices to skyrocket.
政府正在采取措施控制通货膨胀。
The government is taking measures to control inflation.
由于通货膨胀，我的存款贬值了。
Because of inflation, my savings have depreciated.
Word Family
Memory Tip
通货 (Currency/Goods) + 膨胀 (Expand/Swell) = Money swells in amount but shrinks in value.
Quick Quiz
如果一个国家的____过高，老百姓的购买力就会下降。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 通货膨胀
Examples
通货膨胀导致物价飞速上涨。
formalInflation causes prices to skyrocket.
政府正在采取措施控制通货膨胀。
businessThe government is taking measures to control inflation.
由于通货膨胀，我的存款贬值了。
everydayBecause of inflation, my savings have depreciated.
通货膨胀是宏观经济学的重要研究课题。
academicInflation is an important research topic in macroeconomics.
低通货膨胀有利于经济稳定。
businessLow inflation is conducive to economic stability.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
温和的通货膨胀
moderate inflation
结构性通货膨胀
structural inflation
抗通货膨胀
anti-inflation
Often Confused With
Inflation (膨胀) is the rise in prices; Deflation (紧缩) is the fall in prices.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing economics, cost of living, or finance in IELTS contexts.
Common Mistakes
Sometimes incorrectly simplified to just '物价' (prices); '通货膨胀' refers to the systemic phenomenon.
Memory Tip
通货 (Currency/Goods) + 膨胀 (Expand/Swell) = Money swells in amount but shrinks in value.
Word Origin
Derived from classical economic terms meaning 'currency expansion'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
如果一个国家的____过高，老百姓的购买力就会下降。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 通货膨胀
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缩减
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价格
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