Definition
舍得 (shě de) means 'to be willing to part with or spend' — it focuses on the positive decision to let go or not begrudge. Its negative form 舍不得 (shě bu de) is the opposite: 'to be reluctant to part with'. 不惜 (bù xī) is stronger and more formal, meaning 'to spare no effort or expense'.
verb
to be willing to part withto not begrudge
Examples
- 舍得。Tā shě de huā qián mǎi shū.He is willing to spend money on books.
- 舍得。Tā bù shě de líkāi jiā.She can't bear to leave home.
- 舍得？Nǐ shě de mài zhè liàng chē ma?Are you willing to sell this car?
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