砍价礼仪 Bargaining Etiquette kǎnjià lǐyí

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

老板，这个多少钱？
老板：这个100块。
顾客：能不能便宜点？80怎么样？
老板：80有点低了，90吧。
顾客：这样吧，85，不能再低了。
老板：好吧，成交！

拼音

lǎobǎn, zhège duōshao qián?
lǎobǎn: zhège yībǎi kuài.
gùkè: néng bùnéng piányi diǎn? bāshí zěnmeyàng?
lǎobǎn: bāshí yǒudiǎn dī le, jiǔshí ba.
gùkè: zhèyàng ba, bāshǔ, bùnéng zài dī le.
lǎobǎn: hǎo ba, chéngjiāo!

English

Boss, how much is this?
Boss: This is 100 yuan.
Customer: Can you give me a discount? How about 80?
Boss: 80 is a bit low, how about 90?
Customer: Let's say 85, that's my final offer.
Boss: Okay, deal!

Dialogues 2

中文

这个包真好看，多少钱？
老板：300块。
顾客：有点贵，200可以吗？
老板：200太低了，250怎么样？
顾客：220？
老板：好吧，220就220。

拼音

zhège bāo zhēn hǎokàn, duōshao qián?
lǎobǎn: sānbǎi kuài.
gùkè: yǒudiǎn guì, èrbǎi kěyǐ ma?
lǎobǎn: èrbǎi tài dī le, èrbǎi wǔshí zěnmeyàng?
gùkè: èrbǎi èrshí?
lǎobǎn: hǎo ba, èrbǎi èrshí jiù èrbǎi èrshí.

English

This bag is so beautiful, how much is it?
Boss: 300 yuan.
Customer: A bit expensive, how about 200?
Boss: 200 is too low, how about 250?
Customer: 220?
Boss: Okay, 220 is fine.

Common Phrases

便宜点

piányi diǎn

cheaper

最后价格

zuìhòu jiàgé

final price

太贵了

tài guì le

too expensive

Cultural Background

中文

中国砍价文化由来已久，尤其在菜市场、小商品市场等地比较常见。砍价是一种讨价还价的技巧，也是一种人情世故的体现。

砍价时要讲究策略，态度要诚恳，不能咄咄逼人。

砍价的幅度也要根据商品价格和市场行情来决定，切忌漫天要价。

拼音

zhōngguó kǎnjià wénhuà yóulái yǐjiǔ, yóuqí zài càishìchǎng, xiǎoshāngpǐn shìchǎng děng dì bǐjiào chángjiàn. kǎnjià shì yī zhǒng tǎojià huàjià de jìqiǎo, yěshì yī zhǒng rénqíng shìgù de tíxiàn.

kǎnjià shí yào jiǎngjiù cèlüè, tàidu yào chéngkěn, bùnéng duōduō bīrén.

kǎnjià de fúdu yě yào gēnjù shāngpǐn jiàgé hé shìchǎng xíngqíng lái juédìng, qiè jì màntiān yàojià.

English

Bargaining is a long-standing tradition in China, especially common in street markets and small shops. It is a negotiation technique and a reflection of interpersonal skills.

When bargaining, be polite and respectful; don't be aggressive.

The amount of discount should depend on the price and market conditions; avoid unreasonable demands.

Advanced Expressions

中文

如果再便宜一点，我就多买几件。

您看能不能再优惠一些？

这个价格有点高，您给个实在价吧。

拼音

rúguǒ zài piányi yīdiǎn, wǒ jiù duō mǎi jǐ jiàn.

nín kàn néng bùnéng zài yōuhuì yīxiē?

zhège jiàgé yǒudiǎn gāo, nín gěi gè shízai jià ba.

English

If it was a little cheaper, I'd buy several.

Could you give me a further discount?

The price is a bit high, give me your best price.

Cultural Taboos

中文

不要过于强势，要尊重商贩的劳动成果。不要漫天要价，也不要故意刁难。

拼音

bùyào guòyú qiángshì, yào zūnzhòng shāngfàn de láodòng chéngguǒ. bùyào màntiān yàojià, yě bùyào gùyì diāonán.

English

Don't be too pushy; respect the vendor's work. Don't ask for outrageous discounts, and don't be deliberately difficult.

Key Points

中文

砍价要把握好分寸，既要争取到优惠，又要维护良好的购物体验。要根据商品的实际价值和市场行情来决定砍价的幅度，切忌漫天要价或恶意压价。

拼音

kǎnjià yào bàwò hǎo fēncùn, jì yào zhēngqǔ dào yōuhuì, yòu yào wéihù liánghǎo de gòuwù tǐyàn. yào gēnjù shāngpǐn de shíjì jiàzhí hé shìchǎng xíngqíng lái juédìng kǎnjià de fúdu, qiè jì màntiān yàojià huò èyì yājià.

English

Bargaining requires tact; you want a discount but also a good shopping experience. Base your discount request on the item's actual value and market prices; avoid unreasonable demands or malicious price gouging.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同情境的砍价对话。

和朋友进行角色扮演。

观察并学习他人砍价的技巧。

拼音

duō liànxí bùtóng qíngjìng de kǎnjià duìhuà.

hé péngyou jìnxíng juésè bànyǎn.

guānchá bìng xuéxí tārén kǎnjià de jìqiǎo.

English

Practice bargaining dialogues in various scenarios.

Role-play with friends.

Observe and learn from others' bargaining skills.