가심비 (gasimbi)
What 가심비 means
Satisfaction for the price.
When Koreans use it
Describe a purchase whose emotional enjoyment makes the cost feel worthwhile.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 조금 비싸지 않아?
B: 그래도 가심비는 좋아.
English
A: Isn't it a bit expensive?
B: Yes, but it makes me happy.
Use it with care
A play on 가성비, emphasizing 마음 or emotional satisfaction.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
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