How to say "The check, please" in Chinese

买单,谢谢。

mǎidān, xièxie

The check, please

Grammar and structure

买单 (mǎidān) literally means "buy the bill" and is a fixed expression for asking for the check. 谢谢 (xièxie) means thank you.

When to use it

Use this at restaurants or cafes to request the bill. It's casual but polite, suitable for most situations. In very formal settings, you might hear "结账" (jiézhàng), but 买单 is widely understood.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “The check, please” in Chinese?

“The check, please” in Chinese is 买单,谢谢。 (mǎidān, xièxie).

How do you pronounce 买单,谢谢。?

买单,谢谢。 is pronounced mǎidān, xièxie.

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