居高不下 (jū gāo bù xià): (of prices, rates etc) to remain high

Because it hasn't rained for several months in a row, vegetable prices in this city have remained high, and many families have reduced their purchases.

Although the government has introduced a series of regulatory measures, housing prices in some hotspot cities remain high, and it is still difficult for young people to buy homes.

The unemployment rate in this country has remained high for three consecutive years, leading to increased social instability and putting enormous pressure on the government.

Recently, the number of flu cases has remained high, hospitals are crowded with patients, and doctors advise everyone to wash their hands frequently and wear masks.

Although the company has reduced production costs, because raw material prices remain high, product profits are still very thin.