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How to Say ‘Cancellation fee’ in Simplified Chinese

取消费

qǔ xiāo fèi

[chyoo-shyaow fay]

💬 Usage Tip: [取消费] is a compact noun meaning a fee for cancelling. Chinese often builds these by putting the action before [费], like [服务费] "service fee" and [手续费] "handling fee."

Phrase Breakdown

取消

qǔ xiāo

[chyoo-shyaow]

cancel

To call off or withdraw a reservation; in this word it forms part of 'cancellation fee.'

Example

如果餐厅收取消费,说明你取消得太晚了。

If the restaurant charges a cancellation fee, it means you canceled too late.

fèi

[fay]

fee; charge

Money that must be paid for a service, penalty, or administrative cost.

Example

取消费有时候按人数来计算。

A cancellation fee is sometimes calculated by the number of people.

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