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Shopping in China: Learn Jiàgé (价格) for "Price"

947 views · Published 22 March 2017 · 16:40 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: eChineseLearning · 2017 · Education

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In China, negotiating and bargaining the price of an item is still quite common! As well as understanding the price as a shopper, you may also need to tell the price as a seller in business.

People often pay different prices for things. This is something that is difficult for westerners to understand, but a great way to practice your Mandarin Chinese. It is normal in China and in most Asian countries for locals to inflate prices when they feel they can get more money for something. Although “modern” supermarkets exist here now, bargaining has been happening here in China between shoppers since long before tourists ever arrived. If you embrace it, you can have fun negotiating and practice your Mandarin Chinese skills!

You can start the bargaining process with: 

"Duōshǎo qián? (多少钱?) How much is it?"

When discussing costs, it's also essential to know:

"jiàgé (价格) price"

So that you can ask specifically for the cost of the item, or give the price of your product!

Remember, smile and be friendly to make the negotiation process go smoothly!

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