How to Say ‘Scan the code or cash?’ in Simplified Chinese
扫码还是现金？
sǎo mǎ hái shì xiàn jīn
[sǎomǎ high shr shyen-jin]
🇨🇳 In China: Most taxi fares are paid by scanning a WeChat or Alipay QR code. Cash still works, but drivers may be short on change.
Phrase Breakdown
扫码
sǎo mǎ
[sǎomǎ]
to scan a QR code
To pay or connect by scanning a QR code with a phone.
可以扫码付款吗？
Can I pay by scanning the code?
还是
hái shì
[high shr]
or
还是 is used to present choices, like asking which option someone wants.
你要热的还是冰的？
Do you want it hot or iced?
现金
xiàn jīn
[shyen-jin]
cash
Physical money such as bills and coins.
我今天只带了现金。
I only brought cash today.
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