Chinese word

实惠

Pronunciation

Pinyinshí huì

Meaning

  • adjectivegood value

Example

这家店的菜很实惠。zhè jiā diàn de cài hěn shí huì

The food at this restaurant is really good value.

Illustration for 实惠 (good value)

More examples

这件外套打折后很实惠。zhè jiàn wài tào dǎ zhé hòu hěn shí huì

This coat is really good value after the discount.

Core concept

The sense that money is used well because the result feels worth its cost.

Common phrases

  • 菜很实惠cài hěn shí huì

    dishes are good value

  • 住宿价格实惠zhù sù jià gé shí huì

    accommodation prices are good value

  • 折扣后更实惠zhé kòu hòu gèng shí huì

    even better value after the discount

Similar words

便宜pián yi: Selling for a low price and needing only a small amount of money.
经济jīng jì: Helping save money by using resources efficiently and avoiding waste.
划算huá suàn: Giving good value when the benefit gained is judged against the amount paid.

Definition in Chinese

表示花费不多却能获得令人满意的质量、数量或服务，给人划算的感觉。biǎo shì huā fèi bù duō què néng huò dé lìng rén mǎn yì de zhì liàng shù liàng huò fú wù gěi rén huá suàn de gǎn jué

Word origin

实惠 (shíhuì, "good value") literally joins the ideas of something real and a benefit, which helps explain its use for a worthwhile return on money spent.

Usage tips

  • The English word bargain often suggests a notably low price, while 实惠 (shíhuì, "good value") can also praise generous portions, dependable quality, or helpful service.

Other meanings

  • bargainnoun
  • inexpensiveadjective

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