Meanings of 打折
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降价 (jiàngjià) - use 打折 when specifically referring to a discount on the original price, while 降价 is broader and can refer to any price reduction.
Learners often confuse 打折 with 促销 (cùxiāo), which means 'promotion' — 打折 specifically refers to price reductions. This term is used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing or business communications. Common collocations include '打折商品' (discounted goods) and '打折活动' (discount activities).
As an HSK Level 4 word, 打折 connects well with other shopping-related vocabulary such as 价格 (jiàgé, price) and 购物 (gòuwù, shopping). Focus on using it in sentences related to sales and discounts to reinforce its practical application.
A common mistake is using 打折 when referring to a price increase, such as saying '这件衣服打折了' (This piece of clothing has a discount) when the price has actually gone up. Always check the context to ensure you are describing a discount correctly.
Pronunciation of 打折
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Component Characters
How to say to give a discount in Chinese
“to give a discount” in Chinese is打折
打折 (dǎzhé) means 'to give a discount' and is commonly used in shopping contexts. It refers to the practice of reducing the price of goods or services, often used in promotions or sales events. Understanding this term is essential for navigating shopping experiences in Mandarin-speaking environments.
When to use 打折
Learners often confuse 打折 with 促销 (cùxiāo), which means 'promotion' — 打折 specifically refers to price reductions. This term is used in informal contexts, so be cautious when using it in formal writing or business communications. Common collocations include '打折商品' (discounted goods) and '打折活动' (discount activities).
打折 or something close to it
降价 (jiàngjià) - use 打折 when specifically referring to a discount on the original price, while 降价 is broader and can refer to any price reduction.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 打折 when referring to a price increase, such as saying '这件衣服打折了' (This piece of clothing has a discount) when the price has actually gone up. Always check the context to ensure you are describing a discount correctly.
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Grammar Patterns of 打折
打折 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
动作快的人能够在1月份的____中淘到最便宜的东西。
Early birds can get the best bargains in the January sales.
Example Sentences for 打折 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 打折
You can say '有没有打折？' (Yǒu méiyǒu dǎzhé?).
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