How to Say ‘Less’ in Traditional Chinese
再少一點
💬 Usage Tip: Asks for a further reduction.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Negotiation often includes multiple steps. 'Push a little more' is a common tactic.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
再
[zài]
again
Used when asking for something to be reduced or done again.
你可以再少一點嗎？
Can you make it a bit less again?
少一點
[shǎo yī diǎn]
a bit less
A request to reduce the price or quantity a little more.
價錢可以再少一點嗎？
Can the price be a bit less?
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