What are common Chinese phrases used when haggling for better prices

Here are some common Chinese phrases used when haggling for better prices:

• 可以便宜一点吗？ (Kěyǐ piányi yīdiǎn ma?) — Can it be a little cheaper?
• 这个太贵了 (Zhège tài guì le) — This is too expensive.
• 多少钱可以卖？ (Duōshǎo qián kěyǐ mài?) — How much can you sell it for?
• 能不能给我个优惠？ (Néng bù néng gěi wǒ gè yōuhuì?) — Can you give me a discount?
• 我买多一点，可以便宜吗？ (Wǒ mǎi duō yīdiǎn, kěyǐ piányi ma?) — If I buy more, can it be cheaper?
• 再便宜点吧 (Zài piányi diǎn ba) — Make it a bit cheaper.
• 这个价格不合理 (Zhège jiàgé bù hélǐ) — This price is unreasonable.
• 我去别的地方看看 (Wǒ qù biéde dìfāng kàn kàn) — I will look somewhere else.

These phrases are commonly used for negotiating better prices in markets, shops, or street stalls in China. They convey requests for discounts or express dissatisfaction with the price.

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