试衣间在哪里？
shìyījiān zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the fitting room?
How to ask for a discount in Chinese
有折扣吗？
yǒu zhékòu ma?
Is there a discount?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
有 (yǒu) means "have," 折扣 (zhékòu) means "discount," and 吗 (ma) makes it a question.
Variations and politeness
请问有折扣吗？
qǐngwèn yǒu zhékòu ma?
Excuse me, is there a discount? — More polite with '请问' (excuse me).
有优惠吗？
yǒu yōuhuì ma?
Are there any special offers? — Synonymous, more colloquial.
打折吗？
dǎzhé ma?
Any discount? — Short and colloquial.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，有折扣吗？
qǐngwèn, yǒu zhékòu ma?
Excuse me, is there a discount?
B
有的，今天有20%的折扣。
yǒu de, jīntiān yǒu 20% de zhékòu.
Yes, today there is a 20% discount.
When to use it
Appropriate
- In shops or markets when you want to ask if a discount is available.
- When bargaining politely, especially in places where haggling is common.
- When you see a price and want to negotiate a better deal.
Avoid when
- In fixed-price stores where bargaining is not customary; it may seem pushy.
- When asking about a discount that is already clearly advertised; it may sound redundant.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'Is there a discount?' in Chinese?
You say '有折扣吗？' (yǒu zhékòu ma?).
How do you pronounce '有折扣吗？'?
It's pronounced 'yǒu zhékòu ma?' with the tone marks: yǒu (3rd tone), zhé (2nd tone), kòu (4th tone), ma (neutral).
When do you use '有折扣吗？'?
Use it when shopping, especially in markets or small shops, to ask if a discount is available. It's polite and common in bargaining contexts.
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