Definition
折扣 (zhékòu) is a noun meaning 'discount' — the actual reduction in price. It's often used with 打 (dǎ): 打折扣 means 'to offer a discount'. In contrast, 优惠 (yōuhuì) is an adjective describing something as preferential or on sale, as in 优惠价格 (discounted price).
noun
discount
Examples
- 。Zhè jiā diàn de shāngpǐn jīngcháng dǎ zhé kòu.The goods in this store often have discounts.
- ？Qǐngwèn zhège néng dǎ zhé kòu ma?Excuse me, can I get a discount on this?
- ，折扣。Guóqìngjié qījiān, hěnduō shāngpǐn dōu yǒu zhé kòu.During the National Day holiday, many products have discounts.
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