HSK 6

合算

hé suàn

worthwhile

HSK 6 — —

Character Breakdown

合

hé · to combine, to join, to unite

Radical: 口 · 6strokes

Stroke order animation for 合

算

suàn · to regard as

Radical: ⺮ · 14strokes

Stroke order animation for 算

Meaning and Usage

"合算" (hé suàn) is an adjective used to describe something as worthwhile, cost-effective, or profitable. It often refers to purchases, investments, or decisions where the benefits outweigh the costs.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in shopping or financial contexts to express that the price or investment is reasonable given the quality or returns.

Collocations and Patterns

Nuances

Using "合算" implies a positive evaluation of value, often comparing cost and benefit. It is more objective than just "便宜" (cheap), emphasizing overall worth rather than just low price.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "合算" with "合适" (héshì, suitable). "合算" focuses on value and cost-benefit, while "合适" refers to appropriateness or fittingness.

Example Sentences

买这个套餐很合算，价格便宜而且量足。

Mǎi zhège tàocān hěn hésuàn, jiàgé piányi érqiě liàng zú.

Buying this set meal is worthwhile; the price is cheap and the quantity is

虽然贵一点，但质量好，还是很合算的。

Suīrán guì yīdiǎn, dàn zhìliàng hǎo, háishì hěn hésuàn de.

Although it's a bit expensive, the quality is good, so it's still

这次投资很合算，收益比预期的高很多。

Zhè cì tóuzī hěn hésuàn, shōuyì bǐ yùqī de gāo hěn duō.

This investment is very worthwhile; the returns are much higher than