Meaning and Usage
"折扣" (zhékòu) means "discount" or "price reduction" in Chinese. It is commonly used in shopping contexts to indicate a reduction from the original price.
Common Contexts
You will often see "折扣" in stores, advertisements, and promotions. It can refer to a percentage off or a fixed amount deducted from the price.
Typical Collocations
- 打折 (dǎzhé): to give a discount; often used interchangeably with 折扣 but emphasizes the action of discounting.
- 折扣价 (zhékòu jià): discounted price.
- 享受折扣 (xiǎngshòu zhékòu): to enjoy a discount, often used for members or special customers.
Usage Notes
"折扣" is a noun and usually follows verbs like "有" (have), "享受" (enjoy), or appears in phrases indicating sales or promotions. It is formal and widely used in both spoken and written Chinese.
Avoid confusing "折扣" with "打折"; the latter is a verb phrase meaning "to discount" or "to have a sale," while "折扣" is the noun referring to the discount itself.