How to say "Can I pay by phone?" in Chinese

可以用手机支付吗?

kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù ma?

Can I pay by phone?

Grammar and structure

This is a polite question formed with 可以 (kěyǐ, 'may/can'), the verb 用 (yòng, 'to use'), the noun 手机支付 (shǒujī zhīfù, 'mobile payment'), and the question particle 吗 (ma).

When to use it

Use this in taxis, shops, or restaurants when you want to pay with your phone, typically via Alipay or WeChat Pay. It's very common in China, so this phrase is widely understood. If you don't have these apps, you might need to ask for other payment methods.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Can I pay by phone?” in Chinese?

“Can I pay by phone?” in Chinese is 可以用手机支付吗? (kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù ma?).

How do you pronounce 可以用手机支付吗??

可以用手机支付吗? is pronounced kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù ma?.

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