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划算
huásuàn
Description
我们说一样东西「划算」，就是说它很值得买，钱花得不亏。
When we say something is "划算", it means it's worth buying and the money spent is not wasted.
买菜、买衣服、坐车的时候，人们常常想想怎么做最划算。
When buying groceries, clothes, or taking transportation, people often think about how to be most "划算".
Meanings
划算huásuàn
worthwhile; good value for money
这件衣服打折，很划算。
This piece of clothing is on sale; it's a great deal.
划算huásuàn
to calculate whether something is worthwhile
我划算了一下，还是坐地铁好。
I did the math and taking the subway is still better.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
划算 stresses cost-benefit worth; 便宜 just means cheap, regardless of value.
- Etymology
划 (to plan/calculate) + 算 (to reckon), literally 'to work out the count'.
In videos
“我觉得这个比光买肉还划算呢”
“而且我一个人可能就不是很划算”
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