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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
折扣zhékòudiscountHSK 5, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #10691, Hard
zhékòu(zhe2kou4)zhe kou T2
  1. 1discount
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March 24, 2026

折扣zhékòu(zhe2kou4)

折扣 (zhe2 kou4) refers to a reduction in the price of goods or services, commonly used in shopping contexts. It indicates a percentage off the original price, often used during sales or promotions to attract customers.

Strokes13Frequency#10691DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, shopping festivals such as Singles' Day (双11) often feature significant 折扣s, reflecting the importance of sales events in consumer behavior and spending.

Memory tip

Think of 折 (zhe2) as 'to fold' or 'to break,' and 扣 (kou4) as 'to deduct.' Imagine folding a price tag to show a lower price, which helps you remember that this word is about discounts.

Meanings of 折扣

zhékòu(zhe2kou4)
1discount
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折扣Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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优惠 (yōuhuì) - use 折扣 (zhékòu) when specifically referring to a percentage reduction on price, while 优惠 (yōuhuì) can refer to various types of discounts or benefits.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 折扣; it is pronounced with the second and fourth tones. This word is typically used in informal contexts, such as shopping or casual conversations about sales, and is often paired with verbs like '给' (gei, to give) or '有' (you, to have).

HSK Study Tips

This word may not appear in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it is useful for learners at the HSK 3 and above level when discussing shopping. Focus on its usage in sentences related to prices and promotions to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 折扣 with 价格 (jià gé, price) by saying '我喜欢折扣' (I like the price), instead of '我喜欢折扣' (I like the discount). Ensure you use the correct context for discounts.

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Component characters

折shéto break (e.g. stick or bone)
HSK 67 strokes扌
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扣kòuto fasten
HSK 66 strokes扌
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How to say discount in Chinese

“discount” in Chinese is折扣zhékòu

折扣 (zhe2 kou4) refers to a reduction in the price of goods or services, commonly used in shopping contexts. It indicates a percentage off the original price, often used during sales or promotions to attract customers.

When to use 折扣

Be careful with the tone when pronouncing 折扣; it is pronounced with the second and fourth tones. This word is typically used in informal contexts, such as shopping or casual conversations about sales, and is often paired with verbs like '给' (gei, to give) or '有' (you, to have).

折扣 or something close to it

优惠 (yōuhuì) - use 折扣 (zhékòu) when specifically referring to a percentage reduction on price, while 优惠 (yōuhuì) can refer to various types of discounts or benefits.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 折扣 with 价格 (jià gé, price) by saying '我喜欢折扣' (I like the price), instead of '我喜欢折扣' (I like the discount). Ensure you use the correct context for discounts.

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You can say '这件衣服有20%的折扣' (This piece of clothing has a 20% discount).

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