舍得

• Pinyin: shě de
• Hanzi breakdown: 舍 = 亼 + 口 + 干 (give up); 得 = able to

Meaning

To be willing to part with; to not mind giving up; to be ready to sacrifice.

The positive counterpart to 舍不得, indicating willingness to give up something valuable. Often implies generosity or decisiveness. Used for spending money, giving away possessions, or making sacrifices. Shows one values something else more.

Examples

1. 为了孩子的教育，父母舍得花任何代价。 For their children's education, parents are willing to pay any price.
2. 你舍得把这个传家宝卖掉吗？ Are you really willing to sell this family heirloom?
3. 他很舍得在吃的方面花钱。 He doesn't mind spending money on food.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, spending, sacrifice

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 有舍才有得。(You have to give to get.)
• 他舍得下本钱投资。(He's willing to invest big money.)

Don't Say

• 我不舍得 when you mean 我舍不得 — the two phrases have opposite meanings

Origin & History

Compound of 舍 (abandon/give up) + 得 (able to), meaning able and willing to give up something.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal