How to ask "Could it be a little cheaper?" in Chinese

可以便宜一点吗?

kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?

Could it be a little cheaper?

Grammar and structure

The structure is: 可以 (kěyǐ) "can" + 便宜 (piányi) "cheap" + 一点 (yìdiǎn) "a little" + 吗 (ma) question particle. It's a polite request for a discount.

When to use it

Use this when you want to negotiate a price, especially in markets or small shops where bargaining is common. It's polite and not aggressive. English speakers might say "Can you make it cheaper?" but 便宜一点 is the standard phrase for asking for a small reduction.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Could it be a little cheaper?” in Chinese?

“Could it be a little cheaper?” in Chinese is 可以便宜一点吗? (kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?).

How do you pronounce 可以便宜一点吗??

可以便宜一点吗? is pronounced kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?.

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