Definition
合算 as a stative verb (s.v.) means 'worthwhile' or 'cost-effective' — you use it when something gives good value for the money or effort. It often appears with 很 (hěn) or 不 (bù). Note that 合算 can also function as a verb meaning 'to reckon up' or 'to total' (e.g., 合算一下总价), but that usage belongs to a different part of speech and is not covered by this s.v. entry.
s.v.
worthwhilecost-effective
Examples
- 合算，。Zhège jiàgé hěn hé suàn, wǒ juédìng mǎi le.This price is very worthwhile — I've decided to buy it.
- 合算，。Yòng zhège fāng'àn gèng hé suàn, néng shěng bù shǎo qián.Using this plan is more cost-effective; it can save a lot of money.
- ，合算。Huā zhème duō qián mǎi yí jiàn yīfu, wǒ juéde bú tài hé suàn.Spending so much money on a piece of clothing, I don't think it's very worthwhile.
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