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Learning : Shop and Save - Using your Credit Card & asking for a Discount
Abstract : One for the girls! But then again, who doesn’t like to shop now and then! Always remember that unless you are in a major mall or a brand named store, don’t be shy to try and ask for a discount! The worst they can say is “No!” In China, it’s quite normal to bargain, so don’t be embarrassed and give it a try! In China, most major department stores accepts foreign Credit Cards, so you don't need to carry too much cash with you when you go for those expensive treats!
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Today our experience is about shopping. Do you like shopping? Hold on! I want you to answer my question in Mandarin! Here is the new word:
gòuwù |
购物 |
shopping |
I hope you still remember how to say “I like”, so it’s easy to say your answer now:
FOR EXAMPLE:
Wǒ xǐhuān gòuwù! I like shopping! |
我喜欢购物! |
Wǒ bù xǐhuān gòuwù! I do not like shopping! |
我不喜欢购物! |
Wǒ xǐ huan gòu wù! but what if I want to get more discounts or if I want to pay by credit card?
Definitely we need learn these words!
dǎzhé |
打折 |
discount |
xìnyòngkǎ |
信用卡 |
credit card |
kěyǐ |
可以 |
can |
yòng |
用 |
use |
FOR EXAMPLE:
Dǎzhé ma? Any discount? |
打折吗? |
Shōuyíntái zài nǎlǐ? Where is the cashier? |
收银台在哪里? |
Kěyǐ yòng xìnyòngkǎ ma? Can I use credit card? |
可以用信用卡吗? |
Cool! In today’s experience, we learned how to say shopping, and we now know how to ask for a cheaper price and to pay by credit card. “Practice makes perfect”, don’t be shy, use it when you are shopping! Ok, I will see you next time. Xiàcì jiàn!
It's easy as ABC!
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