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便宜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags Hanzi Pinyin English Tags 便宜 biànyí convenient HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 biànyí small advantages HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 biànyí to let sb off lightly HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 biànyí cheap HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 biànyí inexpensive HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 piányi convenient HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 piányi small advantages HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 piányi to let sb off lightly HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 piányi cheap HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy 便宜 piányi inexpensive HSK 1, a, 17 strokes, rank #2711, Easy
biànyí (bian4yi2) primary
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便宜 biànyí (bian4yi2) 便宜 (biàn yí) refers to something that is inexpensive or cheap in price. It is commonly used in shopping contexts to describe products that are affordable, and can also imply convenience in some situations.
In China, haggling is common in markets, and knowing the word 便宜 can help you negotiate better deals. Many shops highlight their 便宜 prices to attract price-sensitive customers.
Think of '便' as a bending 'y' shape, suggesting flexibility in price, and '宜' sounds like 'easy', indicating that something is easy to afford. Imagine finding a 'bend in the road' where prices become 'easy' to handle.
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17 Strokes
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形容词 xíngróngcí adjective (adj.) Part of Speech
#2711 Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0 L2 HSK 3.0 L1 Elementary TOCFL L2 YCT L3 HSKK L1 CEFR A1
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Mark done Copy link Focus 便宜 (biàn yí) vs 便宜的 (pián yí de) — use 便宜 for an adjective describing price; use 便宜的 when modifying a noun.
Learners often confuse 便宜 with 贵 (guì), which means expensive. Note that 便宜 can be both formal and informal; in shopping contexts, it’s often used casually. Be careful with tone: saying 'biàn yí' with the wrong tones can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 2 word, 便宜 is essential for discussing prices and shopping. Connect it with other HSK 2 words like 买 (mǎi - buy) and 贵 (guì - expensive) to strengthen your vocabulary around economics and transactions.
Learners often misuse 便宜 in contexts that imply poor quality, like saying '便宜的质量' (cheap quality) when they mean to simply describe a low price. Instead, clarify by saying '价格便宜' (price is cheap) to focus on cost.
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便宜 (biàn yí) refers to something that is inexpensive or cheap in price. It is commonly used in shopping contexts to describe products that are affordable, and can also imply convenience in some situations.
Learners often confuse 便宜 with 贵 (guì), which means expensive. Note that 便宜 can be both formal and informal; in shopping contexts, it’s often used casually. Be careful with tone: saying 'biàn yí' with the wrong tones can lead to misunderstandings.
便宜 (biàn yí) vs 便宜的 (pián yí de) — use 便宜 for an adjective describing price; use 便宜的 when modifying a noun.
Learners often misuse 便宜 in contexts that imply poor quality, like saying '便宜的质量' (cheap quality) when they mean to simply describe a low price. Instead, clarify by saying '价格便宜' (price is cheap) to focus on cost.
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Write correctly 3 times to earn XP Mark done Copy link Focus 便宜 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence 你可以在15分钟内做出一道____的辣椒素菜。
You can cook a cheap veggie chilli in 15 minutes.
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你可以在15分钟内做出一道便宜的辣椒素菜。
nǐ kě yǐ zài15 15 fēn zhōng nèi zuò chū yī dào biàn yí de là jiāo sù。
You can cook a cheap veggie chilli in 15 minutes.
2
这块表虽然便宜, 但走得很好.
zhè kuài biǎo suī rán biàn yí, , dàn zǒu dé hěn.
The watch was cheap, but it goes quite well.
3
动作快的人能够在1月份的打折中淘到最便宜的东西。
dòng zuò kuài de rén néng gòu zài1 1 yuè fèn de dǎ zhē zhōng táo dào zuì biàn yí de dōng。
Early birds can get the best bargains in the January sales.
4
今年的便宜货明年会更便宜。
jīn nián de biàn yí huò míng nián huì gēng biàn yí。
Anything that's cheap this year will be even cheaper next year.
5
要想出行便宜，就坐小型出租车吧。
yào xiǎng chū háng biàn yí， ， jiù zuò xiǎo xíng chū zū chē。
If you want a cheap ride, take a minicab.
6
农民提高产量就能使食物更加便宜。
nóng mín tí gāo chǎn liáng jiù néng shǐ shí wù gēng jiā biàn yí。
More productive farmers have been able to provide cheaper food.
7
甚至在他们离婚后，她还在占他的便宜。
shèn zhì zài tā mén lí hūn hòu， ， tā huán zài zhān tā de biàn。
She took advantage of him even after they were divorced.
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他们往往会买便宜的加工食品，像鸡肉罐头和通心粉之类的。
tā mén wǎng wǎng huì mǎi biàn yí de jiā gōng shí pǐn， ， xiàng jī ròu guàn tóu hé tōng xīn fěn zhī lèi。
They tend to buy cheap processed foods like canned chicken and macaroni.
9
用一块便宜点的肉，比如肋排肉。
yòng yī kuài biàn yí diǎn de ròu， ， bǐ rú lèi pái。
Use a cheap cut such as spare rib chops.
10
“拜托！”多特反驳道，“它们又便宜又管用。”
“ “ bài！” tuō ！” duō tè fǎn，“ bó dào ，“ tā mén yòu biàn yí。”
"For heaven's sake!" Dot expostulated. "They're cheap and they're useful."
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这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
12
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
13
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
14
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
15
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
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这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
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这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
18
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
19
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
20
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
21
这家商店的地理位置很便宜，去买东西很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn de dìlǐ wèizhì hěn biànyí, qù mǎi dōngxī hěn fāngbiàn.
The location of this store is very convenient, it’s easy to shop there.
22
我觉得用手机地图找路非常便宜。
Wǒ juéde yòng shǒujī dìtú zhǎo lù fēicháng biànyí.
I think using a phone map to find directions is very convenient.
23
这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
24
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
25
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
26
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
27
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
28
这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
29
这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
30
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
31
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
32
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
33
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
34
这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
35
这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
36
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
37
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
38
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
39
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
40
这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
41
这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
42
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
43
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
44
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
45
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
46
这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
47
这家商店很便宜，购物很方便。
Zhè jiā shāngdiàn hěn biànyí, gòuwù hěn fāngbiàn.
This store is very convenient, shopping is easy.
48
地铁是一个便宜的交通方式。
Dìtiě shì yīgè biànyí de jiāotōng fāngshì.
The subway is a convenient mode of transportation.
49
用手机支付非常便宜。
Yòng shǒujī zhīfù fēicháng biànyí.
Using mobile payment is very convenient.
50
网上购物又便宜又快。
Wǎngshàng gòuwù yòu biànyí yòu kuài.
Online shopping is both convenient and fast.
51
在超市买东西很便宜，因为东西很多。
Zài chāoshì mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí, yīnwèi dōngxī hěn duō.
Shopping in the supermarket is convenient because there are many things.
52
这个商场离我家很近，买东西很便宜。
Zhège shāngchǎng lí wǒ jiā hěn jìn, mǎi dōngxī hěn biànyí.
This mall is very close to my home, shopping there is convenient.
Mark done Copy link Focus 1 Can 便宜 be used to describe services as well as products?
Yes, 便宜 can describe both services and products. For example, you might say '这家餐厅的饭便宜' (This restaurant's food is cheap).
2 Is 便宜 always a positive term?
Generally, yes, but sometimes it can imply low quality. Context is important.
3 How do I use 便宜 in a sentence?
You can use it like this: '这个价格很便宜' (This price is very cheap).
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