Survival scene course
Shopping Chinese Phrases
Use these Chinese shopping phrases to ask prices, buy items, pay by card, request receipts, and find stores.
This scene is useful in shops, markets, malls, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
Start with the phrases that matter first
This page works like a short survival lesson, not a dictionary dump. Begin with the Survival 300 phrases, listen to the audio, read the tone-mark pinyin, then save the phrases you would actually use.
Real examples
这个多少钱
zhè ge duō shao qián
How much is this?
可以便宜一点吗
kě yǐ pián yi yì diǎn ma
Can it be cheaper?
我想买这个
wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhè ge
I want to buy this.
Common mistakes
- Do not only learn numbers. You also need 这个多少钱 and 可以刷卡吗.
- Do not overuse cheap. Use 可以便宜一点吗 politely when bargaining is appropriate.
- Do not forget 收据 if you need a receipt.
Quick practice
- Say 这个多少钱 while pointing to an item.
- Practice one payment phrase and one item phrase.
- Use Save for phrases you need before shopping.
Related scenes
Shopping Chinese FAQ
How do I ask how much something costs?
Say 这个多少钱.
How do I ask if I can pay by card?
Say 可以刷卡吗.
Is bargaining always okay in China?
It depends on the place. Markets may allow it, but supermarkets and malls usually do not.
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Shopping phrase list
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