便宜
Low in price; costing little money. It can also describe something of poor quality or an unfair advantage (in specific idioms).
Examples
3 of 5超市里的水果很便宜。
The fruit in the supermarket is very cheap.
该公司致力于提供价格便宜的清洁能源。
The company is committed to providing low-cost clean energy.
太便宜了，多买几个吧！
It's so cheap, buy a few more!
Word Family
Memory Tip
If something is 便宜, you are 'Pian' (pleased) because you saved 'Yi' (money).
Quick Quiz
如果你在打折的时候买，会___很多。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 便宜
Examples
超市里的水果很便宜。
everydayThe fruit in the supermarket is very cheap.
该公司致力于提供价格便宜的清洁能源。
formalThe company is committed to providing low-cost clean energy.
太便宜了，多买几个吧！
informalIt's so cheap, buy a few more!
便宜的劳动力曾是该地区的主要优势。
academicCheap labor was once a major advantage of the region.
我们需要寻找更便宜的原材料供应商。
businessWe need to find cheaper raw material suppliers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
占便宜
to take advantage of someone
便宜事
a good deal/easy task
图便宜
to aim for low price
Often Confused With
廉价 can sometimes imply 'poor quality', while 便宜 is neutral.
Usage Notes
Very common in daily life and market scenarios.
Common Mistakes
Pronunciation: 'yi' in 'pian yi' is neutral tone.
Memory Tip
If something is 便宜, you are 'Pian' (pleased) because you saved 'Yi' (money).
Word Origin
Derived from 'convenient' (便) and 'fitting' (宜).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Bargaining for 便宜 prices is common in traditional Chinese markets.
Quick Quiz
如果你在打折的时候买，会___很多。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 便宜
Related Grammar Rules
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