Shopping in Chinese

The most common Chinese phrases for shopping and paying are “多少钱？” (How much is it?), “我要了。” (I'll take it.), “我可以试穿吗？” (Can I try it on?), “可以刷卡吗？” (Can I pay by card?) and “可以退款吗？” (Can I get a refund?). Below are all 35, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

35 phrases · 5 situations · #176–210 of 333 · Updated

Prices and deals

Ask the price, and whether there is a cheaper one or a discount.

  1. #176 多少钱？ How much is it?
  2. #177 太贵了。 It's too expensive.
  3. #178 有便宜点的吗？ Do you have a cheaper one?
  4. #194 有折扣吗？ Is there a discount?
  5. #195 在打折。 It's on sale.

Choosing

Look around, compare, and decide.

  1. #179 我要了。 I'll take it.
  2. #180 我不要。 I don't want it.
  3. #185 你要什么颜色？ What color do you want?
  4. #186 我喜欢蓝色的。 I like the blue one.
  5. #192 我只是看看。 I'm just looking.
  6. #199 没货了。 Out of stock.
  7. #201 我晚点再来。 I'll come back later.
  8. #209 我能看看另一个吗？ Can I see another one?
  9. #210 我需要电池。 I need batteries.

Sizes and fitting

Try it on and find the right size.

  1. #181 我可以试穿吗？ Can I try it on?
  2. #182 这是什么尺码？ What size is this?
  3. #183 有大一号的吗？ Do you have a larger size?
  4. #184 有小一号的吗？ Do you have a smaller size?
  5. #191 试衣间在哪里？ Where is the fitting room?

Paying

Card or cash, the change, the receipt and the bag.

  1. #187 可以刷卡吗？ Can I pay by card?
  2. #188 收现金吗？ Do you accept cash?
  3. #189 我需要收据。 I need a receipt.
  4. #193 可以包成礼物吗？ Can you wrap it as a gift?
  5. #196 我需要个袋子。 I need a bag.
  6. #198 收银台在哪里？ Where is the cashier?
  7. #206 在哪里付款？ Where can I pay?
  8. #207 能换开这张钞票吗？ Can you break this bill?
  9. #208 找的钱不对。 That's the wrong change.

Returns, delivery and opening hours

When it does not work, or has not arrived yet.

  1. #190 可以退款吗？ Can I get a refund?
  2. #197 九点开到六点。 Open from nine to six.
  3. #200 什么时候到货？ When will it arrive?
  4. #202 你们送货吗？ Do you deliver?
  5. #203 我在网上订的。 I ordered this online.
  6. #204 这个不能用。 This doesn't work.
  7. #205 可以换吗？ Can you exchange it?

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Questions about Chinese phrases for shopping and paying

What are the most common Chinese phrases for shopping and paying?

The most common Chinese phrases for shopping and paying are “多少钱？” (How much is it?), “我要了。” (I'll take it.), “我可以试穿吗？” (Can I try it on?), “可以刷卡吗？” (Can I pay by card?) and “可以退款吗？” (Can I get a refund?). All 35 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Chinese phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Chinese phrases free?

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