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便宜
piányi, biànyí
Description
"便宜"最常用来说东西的价格不高，读作 piányi。
"便宜" is most commonly used to say that the price of something is low, pronounced piányi.
它还可以读作 biànyí，意思是方便、合适，比如"便宜行事"。
It can also be pronounced biànyí, meaning convenient or suitable, as in "便宜行事".
Meanings
便宜piányi
cheap, inexpensive; low in price
这件衣服很便宜。
This piece of clothing is very cheap.
便宜piányi
advantage, benefit gained at little cost
他总想占别人的便宜。
He always tries to take advantage of others.
便宜biànyí
convenient, suitable; as one sees fit
你可以便宜行事。
You can do it cheaply.
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Notes
- Pronunciation
piányi means 'cheap'; biànyí (formal) means 'convenient/expedient'.
- Nuance
占便宜 means to gain an unfair advantage or take liberties.
In videos
“就是它的价格非常的便宜。”
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