How to Say ‘A little cheaper’ in Simplified Chinese
便宜一点
pián yi yì diǎn
[pyen-yee ee-dyen]
💬 Usage Tip: [adjective + 一点] means "a bit more ..." or "...er." So [便宜一点] is "a bit cheaper," like [快一点] "a bit faster."
Phrase Breakdown
便宜
pián yi
[pyen-yee]
cheap; inexpensive
Describes a lower price; in conversation it can also mean to reduce the price.
这个价格能不能便宜一点？
Can this price be a little cheaper?
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little bit; slightly
Used to soften a request by asking for a small amount or small degree.
您再便宜一点吧。
Please make it a little cheaper.
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