这个辣吗？
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Is it spicy?
How to say "The check, please" in Chinese
买单，谢谢。
mǎidān, xièxie
The check, please
Character breakdown
买
buy
mǎi
单
bill
dān
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.
Variations and politeness
请给我账单
qǐng gěi wǒ zhàngdān
Please give me the bill. — More polite.
结账
jié zhàng
Settle the bill. — Short and colloquial.
Mini dialogue
A
服务员，买单，谢谢。
fúwùyuán, mǎidān, xièxie.
Waiter, the check, please.
B
好的，稍等。
hǎo de, shāo děng.
Okay, just a moment.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to ask for the bill at a restaurant or cafe.
- When you want to be polite but not overly formal.
Avoid when
- In a very formal banquet where you might use 结账 (jiézhàng) instead.
- When you are not ready to pay yet, as it signals you want to settle immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "the check, please" in Chinese?
You can say "买单，谢谢。" (mǎidān, xièxie). It literally means "buy the bill, thanks" and is the most common way to ask for the bill.
How do you pronounce "买单，谢谢"?
It is pronounced "mǎidān, xièxie". The tones are: mǎi (3rd tone), dān (1st tone), xiè (4th tone), xie (neutral tone).
When do you use "买单" instead of "结账"?
Both mean "to pay the bill", but "买单" is more common in casual settings, while "结账" is slightly more formal. "买单" is widely understood and safe to use in most restaurants.
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