打折

dǎ zhé

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to give a discount

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

涨价

zhǎng jià

to appreciate (in value)

‘打折’是降价，‘涨价’是提高价格

Usage notes

Common mistakes

When stating the discount amount, use 打 + number: 打八折 means 20% off, not 80% off.

Formality

In formal written Chinese, use 折扣 (zhékòu) as a noun instead of the verb 打折.

Example Sentences

4 shown

这家商店的衣服在打折。

The clothes in this store are on sale.

这家商店正在打折，想招揽更多顾客。

This shop is having a sale to attract more customers.

这个商店的打折很实惠。

This store's discounts are very substantial.

商场在促销，很多东西都打折。

The mall is having a sales promotion; many things are on sale.

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Words Containing 打折

打折扣

dǎ zhé kòu

to give a discount

Child Words of 打折

dozen (loanword)

to beat

to snap

to turn sth over

to break

打折