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Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary → Daily Life and Survival Expressions → Shopping and Bargaining

As a Mandarin Chinese language teacher, I always emphasize the importance of learning vocabulary related to daily life, as it helps students communicate better and build more confidence in their language abilities. In this lesson, we will explore shopping and bargaining expressions in Mandarin Chinese, which are especially useful for travelers or those living in China. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use various expressions to ask for prices, bargain, and purchase goods in Mandarin Chinese.

Shopping Vocabulary

Before we dive into the bargaining expressions, it's essential to learn some basic shopping vocabulary. Here are some common Mandarin Chinese words and expressions related to shopping:

Mandarin Chinese	Pronunciation	English Translation
商店	Shāngdiàn	Store
购物	Gòuwù	Shopping
商品	Shāngpǐn	Goods
物品	Wùpǐn	Item
现金	Xiànjīn	Cash
银行卡	Yínháng kǎ	Bank card
收据	Shōujù	Receipt

Bargaining Expressions

Bargaining is a fundamental aspect of Chinese culture, and it's expected in many stores and markets, especially for tourists. Here are some common bargaining expressions in Mandarin Chinese:

Asking for Price

请问多少钱? (Qǐngwèn duōshǎo qián?) - "Excuse me, how much is it?"
这个多少钱? (Zhège duōshǎo qián?) - "How much is this one?"

Counter Offer

太贵了. (Tài guìle.) - "It's too expensive."
便宜点儿好吗? (Piányi diǎnr hǎo ma?) - "Can you make it cheaper?"
能便宜点儿吗? (Néng piányi diǎnr ma?) - "Can you give me a discount?"
可以少一点吗? (Kěyǐ shǎo yīdiǎn ma?) - "Can you lower the price a bit?"

Closing the Deal

行, 我买了. (Xíng, wǒ mǎile.) - "Ok, I'll take it."
好吧, 我再想想. (Hǎo ba, wǒ zài xiǎng xiǎng.) - "Ok, I'll think about it."
我觉得还是太贵了. (Wǒ juédé háishì tài guìle.) - "I still think it's too expensive."

It's important to remember that while bargaining is a common practice in China, it's crucial to be respectful and polite throughout the process. Also, keep in mind that the first price offered is usually much higher than the actual value of the product, so don't be afraid to negotiate and ask for a lower price.

Practice Exercise

Now it's time to practice using the new expressions you've learned. Imagine you're at a street market in China and try to negotiate the following items:

1. A silk scarf priced at 300 yuan (use "Can you make it cheaper?") 2. A jade bracelet priced at 1200 yuan (use "It's too expensive.") 3. A painted fan priced at 50 yuan (use "Can you give me a discount?") 4. A tea set priced at 500 yuan (use "Can you lower the price a bit?")

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Pinyin and Tones

Greetings and Basic Expressions

Sentence Structure and Word Order

Daily Life and Survival Expressions

Chinese Festivals and Traditions

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Hobbies, Sports and Activities

China's Geography and Landmarks

Nouns and Pronouns

Professions and Personality Traits

Chinese Traditional Arts and Crafts

Comparative and Superlative

Cities, Countries and Tourist Destinations

Modern China and Current Events

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