实惠

• Pinyin: shí huì
• Hanzi breakdown: 实 = 宀 (roof) + 贯 (string of coins), meaning solid/real; 惠 = 叀 + 心 (heart), meaning kindness/benefit

Meaning

Affordable and good value; practical benefit; a good deal.

As an adjective, describes something that offers good value for money — cheap but still quality. As a noun, refers to tangible benefits or practical advantages. Very common in shopping and consumer contexts. Implies getting real value rather than just appearances.

Examples

1. 这家店的东西又便宜又实惠。 The things at this store are both cheap and good value.
2. 比起名牌，我更看重实惠。 Compared to brand names, I care more about practical value.
3. 团购比单独买实惠多了。 Group buying is much more affordable than buying individually.

Usage Guide

Context: shopping, consumer, everyday

Tone: practical

Do Say

• 这个价格很实惠。(This price is a great value.)
• 老百姓要的是实惠。(What ordinary people want is practical benefit.)

Don't Say

• 这个风景很实惠 — 实惠 is about value/price, not scenery; use 美丽 for beautiful views

Origin & History

Compound of 实 (real/solid) + 惠 (benefit/favor), meaning real practical benefit.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal