What are some common phrases for asking about prices in Chinese
Here are some common phrases for asking about prices in Chinese:
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多少钱？ (Duōshǎo qián?) — “How much is it?” This is the most common and straightforward way to ask the price of something.
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这个多少钱？ (Zhège duōshǎo qián?) — “How much is this?” A slightly more specific way to ask about the price of a particular item.
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总共多少钱？ (Zǒnggòng duōshǎo qián?) — “How much is the total?” Used when asking about the total cost of multiple items.
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这个要多少钱？ (Zhège yào duōshǎo qián?) — “How much does this cost?”
For bargaining or negotiating prices, the following are useful:
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太贵了。 (Tài guì le.) — “It’s too expensive.”
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可以便宜一点儿吗？ (Kěyǐ piányi yīdiǎnr ma?) — “Can you make it a little cheaper?”
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100块可以吗？ (Yībǎi kuài kěyǐ ma?) — “Would 100 RMB be okay?”
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我不要了。 (Wǒ bù yào le.) — “I don’t want it anymore.” (Used to indicate willingness to walk away from the deal.)
These phrases are widely used in everyday conversations and shopping contexts in China.