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Beginner Mandarin Chinese: "A Little Bit Cheaper?" with eChineseLearning

2,038 views · Published 23 September 2017 · 7:07 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: eChineseLearning · 2017 · Education

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In China, it's expected that in open air markets and in business you will be negotiating and asking for a discount. Today, Teacher Marc will help you get started in the negotiation process. 

You can use "一点儿 (yīdiănr)" to make a casual request.

You can use the structure: "adjective + 一点儿 (yīdiănr)". This structure can be used to soften the tone of a command or request when making a suggestion.

"一点儿 (yīdiănr)" literally means "a little bit". We often add "er" to make the conversation more casual. 

大一点儿 (dà yīdiănr) = to be a little bit bigger
快一点儿 (kuài yīdiănr) = to hurry up a little bit
便宜一点儿 (piányi yīdiănr) = a little discount
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Another language point that Marc introduces is:

便宜 (piányi) = cheap. Therefore, if something is a bit too expensive for you, feel comfortable to ask "便宜一点儿 (piányi yīdiănr)"
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