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Unit 8 · Shopping and Returns

Shopping Mandarin

Shop in China in Mandarin: ask how much, check sizes and colors, bargain politely at markets, pay, ask for an invoice and return or exchange items.

5 lessons 115 phrases About 31 minutes in the app

Lessons

  1. 43

    Asking prices, discounts and stock

    Nanjing Road, Shanghai · 6 min · Free in the app

    Ask how much something costs, whether there is a discount, whether an item is available, and whether the displayed price is final.

    • 您好，这个多少钱？ Nínhǎo, zhège duōshǎo qián? Hello, how much is this?
    • 这个有折扣吗？ Zhège yǒu zhékòu ma? Is there a discount on this?
    • 这个打几折？ Zhège dǎ jǐ zhé? What discount is this?
    All 23 phrases and the scene
  2. 44

    Sizes, colors and trying things on

    Sanlitun, Beijing · 6 min · Premium in the app

    Ask for different sizes and colors, try on clothes or shoes, ask where the fitting room is, and request a larger or smaller size.

    • 这个有我的尺码吗？ Zhège yǒu wǒ de chǐmǎ ma? Do you have this in my size?
    • 我穿中号。 Wǒ chuān zhōng hào. I wear medium.
    • 我可以试穿吗？ Wǒ kěyǐ shìchuān ma? Can I try this on?
    All 23 phrases and the scene
  3. 45

    Bargaining in Chinese

    Silk Market, Beijing · 6 min · Premium in the app

    Ask for a better price, bundle discount, cash discount, tourist discount, or whether the seller can include a small gift.

    • 这个可以便宜一点吗？ Zhège kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma? Can this be a little cheaper?
    • 最低多少钱？ Zuìdī duōshǎo qián? What is the lowest price?
    • 如果我买两个，可以便宜一点吗？ Rúguǒ wǒ mǎi liǎng ge, kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma? If I buy two, can it be cheaper?
    All 23 phrases and the scene
  4. 46

    Paying and getting a receipt in shops

    A Guangzhou mall · 6 min · Premium in the app

    Pay by cash, card, Alipay, WeChat Pay, scan QR code, ask for a receipt, invoice, bag, and confirm tax or service fees.

    • 我想买这个。 Wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhège. I would like to buy this.
    • 收银台在哪里？ Shōuyíntái zài nǎlǐ? Where is the cashier?
    • 可以用支付宝付款吗？ Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo fùkuǎn ma? Can I pay with Alipay?
    All 23 phrases and the scene
  5. 47

    Returns, exchanges and after-sales help

    A Shenzhen shopping centre · 7 min · Premium in the app

    Ask about return policy, exchange policy, product defects, warranty, refund, and what to do if the item does not work.

    • 您好，我想退货。 Nínhǎo, wǒ xiǎng tuìhuò. Hello, I would like to return this item.
    • 您好，我想换货。 Nínhǎo, wǒ xiǎng huànhuò. Hello, I would like to exchange this item.
    • 我有小票。 Wǒ yǒu xiǎopiào. I have the printed receipt.
    All 23 phrases and the scene