10 essential Mandarin Chinese phrases for shopping at the supermarket
Navigate your local Chinese supermarket like a pro with these essential Mandarin phrases. From finding items to paying, we've got you covered!
Supermarkets in China offer a vast array of local and imported goods, making them a great place to practice your Mandarin. Whether you're grabbing daily necessities or exploring new snacks, knowing a few key phrases can greatly enhance your experience and help you interact with staff. These phrases are designed for common scenarios you'll encounter. They'll help you ask for information, express your needs, and complete your purchase smoothly. Mastering them will boost your confidence and make your grocery runs more enjoyable and efficient.
What this lesson covers
Core Chinese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- 你好nee howHello
- 请问，这个在哪里？ching wen, zheh geh zai nah lee?Excuse me, where is this?
- 我要这个。way-ow zheh geh.I want this one.
- 有打折吗？yoh dah zher mah?Is there a discount?
- 太贵了。tai gway luh.It's too expensive.
- 刷卡。shwah kah.Card (payment).
- 微信支付。way sheen zheh foo.WeChat Pay.
- 支付宝。zhe foo bah-oh.Alipay.
- 我要两斤。way-ow lee-ang jin.I want two jin (approx. 1 kg).
- 谢谢。shyeh-shyeh.Thank you.
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