Definition
奢侈 (shē chǐ) describes an indulgent, excessive lifestyle that wastes money on non-essentials — it carries a negative judgment of excess. In contrast, 豪华 (háo huá) simply means 'luxurious, grand' without the wasteful connotation, focusing on richness and elegance. 阔绰 (kuò chuò) also implies extravagance but emphasizes being liberal with money and showing off.
adjective
luxuriousextravagant
Examples
- 奢侈。Zhè zhǒng shē chǐ de shēnghuó fāngshì bìng bú yí dìng xìngfú.This kind of luxurious lifestyle isn't necessarily happy.
- 奢侈。Zhège shǒubiǎo pǐnpái yǐ shē chǐ de shèjì wénmíng.This watch brand is famous for its extravagant designs.
- 奢侈。Tā yīnwèi zhuīqiú shē chǐ ér fùzhài lěilěi.She ended up deep in debt because of pursuing luxury.
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