划算 huásuàn to calculate
to calculate; to weigh (pros and cons); to view as profitable; worthwhile; value for money; cost-effective
How to remember 划算: 划 to row or paddle a boat + 算 calculate = to calculate.
Characters
How it is used
- 'Worthwhile, a good deal, cost-effective' - 这么买最划算 (zhème mǎi zuì huásuàn) buying it this way is the best value.
- The everyday word for good value for money; slightly more established than 划得来. Also 'to weigh up' (划算一下 to do the math on it).