Useful Phrases for Shopping in Chinese
When engaging in shopping and bargaining in Chinese, it's essential to be equipped with practical phrases to effectively communicate your needs and negotiate prices. Here are some useful Chinese phrases to enhance your shopping experience:
Can you give me a discount?
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Simplified Chinese: 你能给我打个折吗？(Nǐ néng gěi wǒ dǎ gè zhé ma?)
Traditional Chinese: 你能給我打個折嗎？(Nǐ néng gěi wǒ dǎ gè zhé ma?)
I'm just looking, thank you.
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Simplified Chinese: 我只是看看，谢谢。(Wǒ zhǐ shì kàn kàn, xiè xiè.)
Traditional Chinese: 我只是看看，謝謝。(Wǒ zhǐ shì kàn kàn, xiè xiè.)
These phrases will empower you to navigate Chinese shopping environments with confidence, enhancing your ability to communicate and negotiate effectively. Practice these expressions to make your shopping experiences in China more enjoyable and successful.