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折
zhé
Description
“折”常常表示把东西弯或断，比如把纸对折，或者树枝被风吹折了。
"折" often means to bend or break something, like folding paper or a branch broken by the wind.
它也可以表示打折，商店卖东西便宜的时候我们会说“打八折”。
It can also mean a discount; when stores sell items cheaper, we say "打八折" (20% off).
Meanings
折zhé
to fold; to bend
请把这张纸折成两半。
Please fold this paper in half.
折zhé
to break; to snap
树枝被风吹折了。
The tree branch was broken by the wind.
折zhé
discount (on a price)
这件衣服打七折。
This piece of clothing is 30% off.
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Notes
- Nuance
折 read zhé can mean fold, bend, break, or discount depending on context.
- Etymology
折 has other readings like shé (to lose money) and zhē (to turn over).
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