舍得

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Meaning and Usage

The word 舍得 (shěde) expresses the willingness to give up or sacrifice something in order to gain or achieve something else. It often implies a conscious decision to let go of something valuable, such as time, money, or comfort, for a greater benefit.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in contexts involving personal sacrifice, investment, or charity. For example, one might say 舍得时间 (willing to spend time) or 舍得 (willing to spend money) to emphasize the readiness to invest resources.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 舍得时间: willing to spend time, often for learning or work
  • 舍得: willing to spend money, often for something worthwhile
  • 舍得放弃: willing to give up, often to gain something better

Nuances

Using 舍得 conveys a positive attitude toward sacrifice, highlighting that the loss is acceptable because of the expected gain. It differs from simply losing or giving up unwillingly; 舍得 implies a deliberate and thoughtful choice.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 舍得 with (shěqì), which means to abandon or discard without the positive nuance of willingness or gain. 舍得 always carries a sense of balance between loss and gain.

Example Sentences

You must be willing to spend time studying to achieve good grades.

He is willing to give his own money to charity.

Sometimes, you have to be willing to give up something to get a better