How to Say ‘A better discount’ in Simplified Chinese
再便宜一点
zài pián yi yì diǎn
[zài pián yi yī diǎn]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a common bargaining pattern: 再 + adjective + 一点. Swap in other adjectives the same way, like 再小一点 "a bit smaller" or 再少一点 "a little less."
🇨🇳 In China: This sounds much more natural and polite than bluntly saying 太贵了 again and again. In markets or souvenir shops, softening with 一点 makes bargaining feel less confrontational.
Phrase Breakdown
再
zài
[zài]
again
Once more; another time.
请再便宜一点。
Please make it a little cheaper again.
便宜
pián yi
[pián yi]
cheap
Low in price or cost.
这个可以再便宜一点吗？
Can this be a little cheaper?
一点
yì diǎn
[yī diǎn]
a little
A small amount or degree.
再给我一点时间。
Give me a little more time.
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