Meaning
实惠 describes something that offers good value for money—affordable yet of decent quality. It emphasizes practical benefit and economy rather than luxury. The term combines 实 (real, substantial) and 惠 (benefit, favor), literally meaning "real benefit" or "tangible advantage."
Usage
Commonly used when shopping, dining, or discussing purchases to praise something as offering good bang for your buck. It's a positive term that suggests smart spending rather than being cheap or low-quality. Often heard in phrases like "价格实惠" (affordable price) or "又好又实惠" (good quality and affordable).
Examples
- 01这家餐厅的菜又好吃又实惠。.This restaurant's food is both delicious and affordable.
- 02我在超市买了很多实惠的日用品。.I bought many affordable daily necessities at the supermarket.
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Common collocations
- 价格实惠affordable price
- 实惠的商品affordable goods
- 又好又实惠good quality and affordable
- 非常实惠very affordable
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 实 (substantial/real) with 惠 (benefit), creating a term that emphasizes tangible economic advantage. This pairing reflects Chinese consumer culture's emphasis on practical value.