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TOPIK 5noun

가심비

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가심비가 · 가심비를

satisfaction for the price, worth it for how it makes you feel

Example

좀 비싸도 가심비가 좋으면 사는 편이에요.

Even if it's a bit pricey, I tend to buy it if it's worth it for how it makes me feel.

Word parts

가 price심 heart, mind비 ratio

Short for 가격 대비 심리적 만족 'psychological satisfaction relative to price', modeled on 가성비.

Good to know

A trend word from around 2018: spending more on things that make you happy, even if they aren't the best value.