Chinese word

优惠

Pronunciation

Pinyinyōu huì

Meaning

  • noundiscount

Example

这件衣服有优惠吗？zhè jiàn yī fú yǒu yōu huì ma

Is there a discount on this item of clothing?

Illustration for 优惠 (discount)

More examples

会员可以使用优惠券。huì yuán ké yǐ shǐ yòng yōu huì quàn

Members can use discount coupons.

Core concept

A favorable extra that gives a buyer more value through price, gifts, or service.

Common phrases

  • 享受优惠xiǎng shòu yōu huì

    enjoy a discount

  • 提供优惠tí gōng yōu huì

    provide discounts

  • 优惠券yōu huì quàn

    coupon

Similar words

折扣zhé kòu: A reduction in a product's price by a set percentage.
优惠券yōu huì quàn: A paper or digital voucher used to receive a discount or free service.
促销cù xiāo: A special sales campaign using lower prices, gifts, or other offers to increase sales.
优待yōu dài: A discount or special service given as favorable treatment to a particular person.

Definition in Chinese

以折扣、赠品或特殊服务等形式，对购买者或特定对象给予经济上或服务上的额外利益。yǐ zhé kòu zèng pǐn huò tè shū fú wù děng xíng shì duì gòu mái zhě huò tè dìng duì xiàng jí yǔ jīng jì shàng huò fú wù shàng de é wài lì yì

Word origin

优 (yōu, "excellent") + 惠 (huì, "benefit") combines the ideas of excellence and benefit to describe an advantage granted to someone.

Usage tips

  • In everyday shopping, an offer may include free delivery or a gift rather than a lower price, so the exact terms matter.

Other meanings

  • preferential treatmentnoun
  • benefitnoun

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