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What are common Chinese phrases used when haggling for better prices

The Ultimate Guide to Haggling in Chinese: Master Phrases and Cultural Insights: What are common Chinese phrases used when haggling for better prices
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Common Chinese phrases used when haggling for better prices typically include polite but firm expressions to request a discount or negotiate the price down. Some frequently used phrases are:

  • 能便宜点吗？(Néng piányi diǎn ma?) — Can you make it a bit cheaper?
  • 这个价格太高了 (Zhège jiàgé tài gāo le) — This price is too high.
  • 算便宜一点吧 (Suàn piányi yīdiǎn ba) — Please give me a cheaper price.
  • 能不能再便宜点？(Néng bù néng zài piányi diǎn?) — Can it be cheaper?
  • 便宜点，我就买了 (Piányi diǎn, wǒ jiù mǎi le) — If it’s cheaper, I will buy it now.
  • 一口价是多少？(Yīkǒu jià shì duōshao?) — What’s the fixed price? (often implying willingness to settle on a final price)
  • 能不能给个优惠？(Néng bù néng gěi gè yōuhuì?) — Can you give me a discount?
  • 质量怎么样？(Zhìliàng zěnmeyàng?) — How about the quality? (implying price should match quality)
  • 这可是我的最后出价 (Zhè kěshì wǒ de zuìhòu chūjià) — This is my final offer.

These phrases express a bargaining intent subtly and politely, fitting typical haggling situations in Chinese markets or informal sales. 1

If you want, I can provide pronunciation tips or examples of how to use these phrases in context.

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