舍得 shěde to be willing to part with something
How to remember 舍得: 舍 house + 得 get = to be willing to part with something.
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How it is used
- Willing to part with / spend generously - 舍得花钱 (shěde huā qián) willing to spend, 舍得给孩子买书.
- The affirmative counterpart of 舍不得; implies not begrudging the cost or loss.
- Often in questions/comparisons: 你舍得吗？ (nǐ shěde ma?) can you bear to give it up?