一共多少钱？
yígòng duōshao qián?
How much in total?
How to say "Can I pay by card?" in Chinese
可以刷卡吗？
kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
Can I pay by card?
Grammar and structure
This is a polite question using 可以 (kěyǐ, 'may/can'), the verb 刷卡 (shuākǎ, 'to swipe a card'), and the question particle 吗 (ma).
When to use it
Use this when you want to pay with a credit or debit card. It's common in shops, restaurants, and hotels. Note that in China, mobile payment is more common than cards, so be prepared for the answer to be 'no' in smaller places.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Can I pay by card?” in Chinese?
“Can I pay by card?” in Chinese is 可以刷卡吗？ (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?).
How do you pronounce 可以刷卡吗？?
可以刷卡吗？ is pronounced kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?.
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