What is the difference between expensive and high?

It's time to answer questions for friends again (*? ω? Expensive is an adjective describing the price of goods. The price is high because of the high value and quality of the goods. High is an adjective or adverb used to describe the height or intensity of something, not just the price. The following is a table summarizing their basic knowledge, which can be briefly understood first:

After understanding the basic knowledge of expensive and high, let's take a look at their specific differences ~ (@ _ @) ~

1, the difference between value and quality

Expensive is an adjective describing the price of goods. The price is high because of the high value and quality of the goods. High is an adjective or adverb used to describe the height or intensity of something, not just the price.

Example:

These shoes are expensive, but they are all made of high quality materials. This pair of shoes is very expensive, but the material is very good. )

I don't like the high temperature in summer. )

2, the difference between definition and use

Expensive is used to describe high-priced goods or services, which exceed the purchasing power and daily consumption of ordinary people. High is more extensive and can be used to describe height, temperature, volume, level and so on.

Example:

-The car is too expensive. I can't stand it. This car is too expensive for me. )

The high wall around the house makes it very safe. The high wall around the house makes it very safe. )

3, the difference between raw materials and processing technology

Expensive refers to the high price caused by expensive raw materials or high-end technology used in its production process. And height refers to the height formed due to the quantity, level, extreme or special use of materials.

Example:

This necklace is very expensive because it is made of real gold and diamonds. This necklace is very expensive because it is made of real gold and diamonds. )

The plane is flying at high altitude. )

4, the difference between special and ordinary

Expensive is a relatively special word, which implies to some extent very expensive or conspicuous goods or services. And High can be used to describe all kinds of things, whether special or ordinary.

Example:

Hotel rooms were too expensive for us, so we stayed in a cheap motel. The room in this hotel is too expensive for us, so we stayed in a cheaper motel. )

The doctor said my blood pressure was too high. )

5, the difference between stability and controllability

Expensive is often a fixed state, representing a relatively stable financial situation. High is often a relatively dynamic state, representing a relatively unpredictable and uncontrollable situation.

Example:

Maintaining a luxury car is expensive. )

She had a high fever all night. )