Shopping in Chinese: Essential Bargaining Phrases
Asking About Prices
多少钱？(duōshǎo qián?) How much? 太贵了 (tài guì le) Too expensive. 便宜一点 (piányi yīdiǎn) A little cheaper please. Use our Number Converter to understand Chinese number amounts.
Bargaining Phrases
可以便宜吗？(kěyǐ piányi ma?) Can you make it cheaper? 打折吗？(dǎzhé ma?) Is there a discount? 最低多少？(zuìdī duōshǎo?) What's your lowest price? Start by offering about 50-60% of the asking price and negotiate from there.
Payment
现金 (xiànjīn) cash. 刷卡 (shuākǎ) credit card. 微信支付 (wēixìn zhīfù) WeChat Pay. 支付宝 (zhīfùbǎo) Alipay. Mobile payment is nearly universal in China — even street vendors accept it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is bargaining common in China? ▼
Bargaining is expected in street markets, small shops, and tourist areas. Fixed-price stores (like malls and chain stores) do not negotiate. In Taiwan, night markets sometimes allow mild bargaining.
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