When you travel to China, here are some essential expressions you need to know:
1.多少钱? (Duō shǎo qián?)
How much is it?
Example: 这个多少钱?(Zhè ge duō shǎo qián?) – How much is this?
2.可以刷卡吗? (Kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
Can I pay by card?
Example: 我可以刷卡吗?(Wǒ kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?) – Can I pay by credit/debit card?
3.可以便宜一点吗? (Kě yǐ pián yí yì diǎn ma?)
Can it be a little cheaper?
Example: 这个可以便宜一点吗?(Zhè ge kě yǐ pián yí yì diǎn ma?) – Can this be a little cheaper?
4.你们接受微信支付吗? (Nǐ men jiē shòu wēi xìn zhī fù ma?)
Do you accept WeChat Pay?
Example: 我可以用微信支付吗?(Wǒ kě yǐ yòng wēi xìn zhī fù ma?) – Can I pay with WeChat Pay? (支付宝zhī fù bǎo Alipay)
5.可以用现金吗? (Kě yǐ yòng xiàn jīn ma?)
Can I pay in cash?
Example: 我可以用现金吗?(Wǒ kě yǐ yòng xiàn jīn ma?) – Can I pay with cash?