折扣

• Pinyin: zhé kòu
• Desglose de hanzi: 折 = 扌+ 斤 (to deduct); 扣 = 扌+ 口 (to withhold)

Significado

Descuento; rebaja.

Common in retail and commerce. 打折 means to give a discount. Can also be used figuratively: 打折扣 meaning to compromise or not fully deliver (e.g., promises delivered with a discount).

Ejemplos

1. 这家商场正在举办促销活动，所有商品一律八折优惠。
2. 会员购物可以享受额外的折扣优惠。
3. 他的承诺总是打折扣，让人难以完全信任。

Guía de uso

Contexto: shopping, commerce, figurative

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 这款手机现在有七折优惠，非常划算。(This phone is now 30% off, a really good deal.)
• 网购时别忘了使用折扣码来省钱。(Don't forget to use discount codes when shopping online to save money.)

Incorrecto

• 大折扣 — say 大幅折扣 or 高折扣 for a large discount; 大折扣 sounds awkward

Origen e historia

折 (to deduct/reduce) + 扣 (to deduct/withhold)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal