小费文化 Tipping Culture Xiǎofèi wénhuà

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

顾客:您好,这个包多少钱?
售货员:您好,这个包原价800元,现在打八折,640元。
顾客:能不能再便宜点?600元怎么样?
售货员:600元有点低,620元怎么样?
顾客:好吧,就620元吧。谢谢!

拼音

Gùkè: Hǎo, zhège bāo duōshao qián?
Shòuhùoyuán: Hǎo, zhège bāo yuánjià 800 yuán, xiànzài dǎ bāzhé, 640 yuán.
Gùkè: Néng bùnéng zài piányi diǎn?600 yuán zěnmeyàng?
Shòuhùoyuán: 600 yuán yǒudiǎn dī, 620 yuán zěnmeyàng?
Gùkè: Hǎoba, jiù 620 yuán ba. Xièxie!

English

Customer: Hello, how much is this bag?
Salesperson: Hello, this bag is originally 800 yuan, now it's 20% off, 640 yuan.
Customer: Can you make it cheaper? How about 600 yuan?
Salesperson: 600 yuan is a bit low, how about 620 yuan?
Customer: Okay, 620 yuan. Thank you!

Common Phrases

多少钱?

Duōshao qián?

How much is it?

能不能便宜点?

Néng bùnéng piányi diǎn?

Can you make it cheaper?

太贵了!

Tài guì le!

That's too expensive!

Cultural Background

中文

在中国,讨价还价是很常见的,尤其是在市场或小商店。

通常情况下,售货员会给出一个初始价格,然后顾客可以尝试砍价。

最终的价格通常是双方协商的结果,所以不要害怕砍价。

拼音

Zài Zhōngguó, tǎojiàhuàjià shì hěn chángjiàn de, yóuqí shì zài shìchǎng huò xiǎo shāngdiàn。

Tōngcháng qíngkuàng xià, shòuhùoyuán huì gěi yīgè chūshǐ jiàgé, ránhòu gùkè kěyǐ chángshì kǎnjià。

Zuìzhōng de jiàgé tōngcháng shì shuāngfāng xiéshāng de jiéguǒ, suǒyǐ bùyào hàipà kǎnjià。

English

In China, bargaining is very common, especially in markets or small shops.

Usually, the salesperson will give an initial price, and then the customer can try to haggle.

The final price is usually the result of negotiation between both parties, so don't be afraid to bargain.

Advanced Expressions

中文

这个价位我有点接受不了,您看能不能再优惠一些?

如果再便宜一点,我今天就买下了。

实在太贵了,能不能考虑一下我的预算?

拼音

Zhège jiàwèi wǒ yǒudiǎn jiēshòu bùliǎo, nín kàn néng bùnéng zài yōuhuì yīxiē?

Rúguǒ zài piányi yīdiǎn, wǒ jīntiān jiù mǎi xià le。

Shízài tài guì le, néng bùnéng kǎolǜ yīxià wǒ de yùsuàn?

English

This price is a little too high for me, could you give me a little more discount?

If it was a little cheaper, I would buy it today.

It's really too expensive, could you consider my budget?

Cultural Taboos

中文

在正式场合,不要大声喧哗或讨价还价过于激烈。

拼音

Zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, bùyào dàshēng xuānhuá huò tǎojiàhuàjià guòyú jīliè。

English

In formal settings, do not speak loudly or haggle too aggressively.

Key Points

中文

在中国,讨价还价是一种常见的社交行为,尤其在非正式场合。但需注意分寸,避免过于强硬。

拼音

Zài Zhōngguó, tǎojiàhuàjià shì yī zhǒng chángjiàn de shèjiāo xíngwéi, yóuqí zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé. Dàn xū zhùyì fēncùn, bìmiǎn guòyú qiángyìng。

English

In China, bargaining is a common social behavior, especially in informal settings. However, you should pay attention to the degree and avoid being too tough.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同场景下的讨价还价对话。

注意观察售货员的表情和反应,并根据情况调整自己的策略。

可以先从一些便宜的小商品开始练习。

拼音

Duō liànxí bùtóng chǎngjǐng xià de tǎojiàhuàjià duìhuà。

Zhùyì guānchá shòuhùoyuán de biǎoqíng hé fǎnyìng, bìng gēnjù qíngkuàng tiáozhěng zìjǐ de cèlüè。

Kěyǐ xiān cóng yīxiē piányi de xiǎo shāngpǐn kāishǐ liànxí。

English

Practice bargaining dialogues in different scenarios.

Pay attention to the salesperson's expressions and reactions, and adjust your strategy accordingly.

You can start by practicing with some cheap small commodities.