Definition
打折 (dǎ zhé) means 'to give a discount' — specifically a percentage reduction (e.g., 打八折 '20% off'). Unlike 降价 (jiàng jià), which is a fixed price drop, 打折 is a percentage-off discount. It's a separable verb (离合词): you can insert a number, like 打八折.
verb
to give a discountto offer a discount
Easily confused
- 打听dǎ tinglook-aliketo ask around; to inquire (by seeking information from others)
- 打断dǎ duànlook-aliketo interrupt (someone speaking)
Examples
- 打折？Qǐng wèn zhège néng dǎ zhé ma?Excuse me, can this be discounted?
- 打折。Nà jiā diàn zhōumò dǎ zhé.That store has a discount on weekends.
- 打折。Xiànzài mǎi dǎ zhé de dōngxi hěn piányi.Buying discounted items now is very cheap.
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