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折扣
zhékòu
Description
折扣是商店卖东西的时候，比原来的价钱便宜一些。
A 折扣 is when a store sells something for less than the original price.
打折扣的时候，我们可以用更少的钱买到喜欢的东西。
When there is a 折扣, we can buy things we like for less money.
Meanings
折扣zhékòu
a discount off the original price
这件衣服有折扣，很便宜。
This piece of clothing is discounted and very cheap.
打折扣dǎ zhékòu
to fall short; not fully deliver
他做事总是打折扣，不认真。
He always cuts corners and is not serious in his work.
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Notes
- Etymology
折 (bend/reduce) + 扣 (deduct); together meaning a price reduction.
- Nuance
often used with 打, as in 打八折 (20% off, i.e. pay 80%).
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