试衣间在哪里？
shìyījiān zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the fitting room?
How to say "Can I return the product?" in Chinese
可以退货吗？
kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?
Can I return the product?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
This is a polite question using 可以 (kěyǐ, 'may/can'), the verb 退货 (tuìhuò, 'to return goods'), and the question particle 吗 (ma).
Variations and politeness
我可以退货吗？
wǒ kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?
Can I return the product? — More personal by adding 'I'.
能退货吗？
néng tuìhuò ma?
Can I return the product? — More colloquial, using 'néng' instead of 'kěyǐ'.
退货可以吗？
tuìhuò kěyǐ ma?
Can I return the product? — Slightly different structure, putting 'tuìhuò' first.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，可以退货吗？
qǐngwèn, kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?
Excuse me, can I return the product?
B
可以的，但请保留收据。
kěyǐ de, dàn qǐng bǎoliú shōujù.
Yes, but please keep the receipt.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you are in a shop and want to return a purchase.
- When you need to ask about the possibility of returning goods politely.
- When you are speaking to a shop assistant or customer service.
Avoid when
- When you are not in a shopping context; it would be odd to ask about returning goods elsewhere.
- When you want to ask about exchanging rather than returning; use '换货' (huànhuò) for exchange.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Can I return this?' in Chinese?
You can say '可以退货吗？' (kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?). It literally means 'Can I return the goods?'
How do you pronounce '可以退货吗？'?
It is pronounced 'kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?'. The tones are: kě (3rd tone), yǐ (3rd tone), tuì (4th tone), huò (4th tone), ma (neutral).
When do you use '可以退货吗？'?
Use it when you want to ask a shop assistant if you can return a product you bought. It is a polite and standard way to inquire about returns.
More phrases for this situation
Tomyo
Learn Chinese with spaced repetition
Remember 可以退货吗？ and hundreds of other phrases with smart reviews, audio and examples.