cost-effective; worthwhile; to calculate
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
cost-effective; good value for money; worthwhile
Describes something where the benefit or return is good compared to the cost, effort, or input. Often used when evaluating purchases, investments, or plans.
Zhè这
jiā家
chāo超
shì市
de的
shuǐ水
guǒ果
jì既
xīn新
xiān鲜
yòu又
pián便
yi宜
，
hěn很
hé合
suàn算
。
The fruit at this supermarket is both fresh and cheap, very cost-effective.
Huā花
shí十
gè个
xiǎo小
shí时
zuò做
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
，
nǐ你
jué觉
de得
hé合
suàn算
ma吗
？
Spending ten hours on this, do you think it's worthwhile?
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Yòng用
tài太
yáng阳
néng能
fā发
diàn电
cháng长
yuǎn远
lái来
kàn看
fēi非
cháng常
hé合
suàn算
。
Using solar power for electricity is very cost-effective in the long run.
verb
to calculate; to figure out; to reckon; to consider carefully
In this sense, it is often reduplicated as '合算合算' or used in the structure '仔细合算一下'. It means to weigh the pros and cons, to make calculations, or to deliberate before making a decision.
Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
xiān先
hé合
suàn算
yī一
xià下
zhè这
cì次
lǚ旅
xíng行
de的
zǒng总
fèi费
yòng用
。
We need to first calculate the total cost of this trip.
Zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
fēng风
xiǎn险
tài太
dà大
，
nǐ你
zuì最
hǎo好
zǐ仔
xì细
hé合
suàn算
hé合
suàn算
zài再
zuò做
jué决
dìng定
。
This matter is too risky; you'd better think it over carefully before making a decision.