一共多少钱？
yígòng duōshao qián?
How much in total?
How to say "I'll scan the QR code" in Chinese
我扫码
wǒ sǎomǎ
I'll scan the QR code
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
This is a simple statement with 'wo' (我) meaning 'I' and 'saoma' (扫码) meaning 'to scan a code' (扫 = scan, 码 = code).
Variations and politeness
我用二维码支付
wǒ yòng èrwéimǎ zhīfù
I pay using a QR code. — More formal and explicit about payment.
我刷二维码
wǒ shuā èrwéimǎ
I scan the QR code. — More casual, often used in spoken language.
Mini dialogue
A
你怎么支付？
nǐ zěnme zhīfù?
How will you pay?
B
我扫码。
wǒ sǎomǎ.
I'll scan the QR code.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you are about to scan a QR code for payment or adding a contact.
- In casual, everyday situations where you want to indicate your action of scanning.
Avoid when
- When you are not actually going to scan a code; English speakers might say 'I'll scan' without specifying, but in Chinese you should only use this if a QR code is involved.
- In formal writing or speech; it is too casual for formal contexts.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'I'll scan the QR code' in Chinese?
You can say '我扫码' (wǒ sǎomǎ). It literally means 'I scan code' and is understood as scanning a QR code.
How do you pronounce '我扫码'?
It is pronounced 'wǒ sǎomǎ'. The tones are: wǒ (third tone), sǎo (third tone), mǎ (third tone).
When do you use '我扫码'?
Use it when you are about to scan a QR code, for example when paying at a store or adding someone on WeChat. It's casual and widely understood.
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