Traditional Chinese - Shopping Help

我在找 ___

Wǒ zài zhǎo ___.

I'm looking for ___.

Meaning: Use this to say what item you are trying to find or buy.

When to use: Say 我在找 ___ (Wǒ zài zhǎo ___) when a shop worker asks what you need, or when you want to start the conversation.

請問 ___ 在哪裡？

Qǐngwèn ___ zài nǎlǐ?

Where can I find ___?

Meaning: Use this to politely ask where an item is located.

When to use: Use 請問 ___ 在哪裡？ (Qǐngwèn ___ zài nǎlǐ?) in stores, malls, markets, or convenience stores.

Tip: Don’t skip 請問 (qǐngwèn) when asking staff. It makes the question sound polite and natural.

這個多少錢

Zhège duōshǎo qián?

How much is this?

Meaning: Use this to ask the price of something near you.

When to use: Ask 這個多少錢？ (Zhège duōshǎo qián?) when you can point to or hold the item.

這個有 ___ 嗎？

Zhège yǒu ___ ma?

Do you have this in ___?

Meaning: Use this to ask if the shop has the same item in another size, color, or version.

When to use: Say 這個有 ___ 嗎？ (Zhège yǒu ___ ma?) when you like the item but want a different option.

這個可以試穿嗎？

Zhège kěyǐ shìchuān ma?

Can I try this on?

Meaning: Use this to ask if you can try on clothing.

When to use: Use 這個可以試穿嗎？ (Zhège kěyǐ shìchuān ma?) for clothes, shoes, and things you wear.

Tip: 試穿 (shìchuān) is for clothing or wearable items. For testing non-clothing items, you may hear 試用 (shìyòng) or 試一下 (shì yíxià).

可以刷卡嗎

Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?

Do you take cards?

Meaning: Use this to ask if the store accepts credit or debit cards.

When to use: Ask 可以刷卡嗎？ (Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?) before paying if you are not sure cards are accepted.

可以用 ___ 付款嗎？

Kěyǐ yòng ___ fùkuǎn ma?

Can I pay in ___?

Meaning: Use this to ask if you can pay with a specific payment method.

When to use: Use 可以用 ___ 付款嗎？ (Kěyǐ yòng ___ fùkuǎn ma?) with cash, card, mobile payment, or another method.

有比較便宜的嗎？

Yǒu bǐjiào piányí de ma?

Is there a cheaper one?

Meaning: Use this to ask if there is a lower-priced option.

When to use: Say 有比較便宜的嗎？ (Yǒu bǐjiào piányí de ma?) when the item is too expensive or you want to compare options.

那我要這個

Nà wǒ yào zhège.

I'll take it.

Meaning: Use this to confirm that you want to buy the item.

When to use: Say 那我要這個。 (Nà wǒ yào zhège.) after deciding on the item.

可以給我發票嗎？

Kěyǐ gěi wǒ fāpiào ma?

Can I get a receipt, please?

Meaning: Use this to ask for the official receipt or invoice in Taiwan.

When to use: Ask 可以給我發票嗎？ (Kěyǐ gěi wǒ fāpiào ma?) at checkout if you need proof of purchase.

Tip: In Taiwan, 發票 (fāpiào) is the common word for the official store receipt or invoice.

這個有特價嗎

Zhège yǒu tèjià ma?

Is this on sale?

Meaning: Use this to ask whether this specific item has a sale price.

When to use: Ask 這個有特價嗎？ (Zhège yǒu tèjià ma?) when you see a product and want to know if it is on sale.

有打折嗎

Yǒu dǎzhé ma?

Is there a discount?

Meaning: Use this to ask if there is any discount or promotion.

When to use: Say 有打折嗎？ (Yǒu dǎzhé ma?) when you want to check for a discount before buying.

這個可以退貨嗎？

Zhège kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?

Can I return this?

Meaning: Use this to ask whether an item can be returned.

When to use: Ask 這個可以退貨嗎？ (Zhège kěyǐ tuìhuò ma?) before buying if you are unsure about size, color, or fit.