实惠

shíhuì

tangible benefit

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"实惠" refers to tangible, practical benefits or advantages, often related to cost-effectiveness or value for money. It is commonly used to describe goods, services, or deals that offer real, appreciable benefits rather than just superficial appeal.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "实惠" in shopping or consumer contexts, where people emphasize getting good value. It can also describe benefits in promotions or events that provide real advantages to participants.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 实惠价格: affordable price, emphasizing cost-effectiveness
  • 讲究实惠: to focus on practical benefits, often advising not to be swayed by brand or appearance
  • 实惠: to bring tangible benefits, used for describing positive outcomes

Nuances

Using "实惠" implies a positive evaluation of something's practical worth. It is more about real, measurable benefit than abstract or emotional value. Avoid confusing it with "便宜" which only means cheap; "实惠" stresses quality and value, not just low price.

Example Sentences

这家店的商品价格实惠,质量也不错。

Zhè jiā diàn de shāngpǐn jiàgé shíhuì, zhìliàng yě búcuò.

The prices at this store are affordable and the quality is also good.

买东西要讲究实惠,不要只看品牌。

Mǎi dōngxī yào jiǎngjiu shíhuì, bú yào zhǐ kàn pǐnpái.

When shopping, focus on getting good value rather than just the brand.

这次活动给顾客带来了很多实惠。

Zhè cì huódòng gěi gùkè dàilái le hěn duō shíhuì.

This event brought many tangible benefits to the customers.