How to Say ‘Can it be cheaper?’ in Traditional Chinese
可以便宜一點嗎？
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to ask for a discount, pronounced as (ke yi pyen yee ee dien ma)?
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Haggling is common in open markets in Taiwan. It's polite to smile when asking.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
可以
[kě yǐ]
can
Used to express capability or permission.
這個可以便宜一點嗎？
Can this be a little cheaper?
便宜
[pián yi]
cheap
Less costly.
東西便宜一點。
The item is a bit cheaper.
一點
[yī diǎn]
a little
Slightly smaller or less than usual.
請便宜一點。
Please make it a little cheaper.
嗎
[ma]
question particle
Turns a statement into a question.
可以嗎？
Is it okay?
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