Chinese (Mandarin) phrases for shopping

Below are Chinese (Mandarin) phrases (中文) you'll actually use for shopping. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    有大一点的尺码吗？
    Pronunciation
    yǒu dà yìdiǎn de chǐmǎ ma
    Meaning
    Do you have a bigger size?
  • Native
    我只是看看
    Pronunciation
    wǒ zhǐshì kànkàn
    Meaning
    I'm just looking
  • Native
    可以刷卡吗？
    Pronunciation
    kěyǐ shuākǎ ma
    Meaning
    Do you accept card?
  • Native
    太贵了
    Pronunciation
    tài guì le
    Meaning
    It is too expensive

Frequently asked questions

Are these Chinese (Mandarin) phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Chinese (Mandarin), we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Chinese (Mandarin) text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Chinese (Mandarin) after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Chinese (Mandarin) regularly, install a system keyboard.

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