How to Say ‘Charge a small fee’ in Simplified Chinese
收一点费
shōu yì diǎn fèi
[show ee-dyen fay]
💬 Usage Tip: [收费] is a common verb-object pair meaning "charge a fee," and [一点] softens it to "a little" or "a small amount." You can reuse the same pattern in [收一点钱] (charge a little money).
Phrase Breakdown
收
shōu
[show]
to charge; to collect
In this context, it means to charge a fee or take payment.
如果太晚取消，餐厅会收一点费。
If you cancel too late, the restaurant will charge a small fee.
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a small amount
Used to indicate a small quantity or degree.
改时间的话，可能只收一点费。
If you change the time, they may charge only a small fee.
费
fèi
[fay]
fee; charge
Money you need to pay for a service, such as a cancellation charge.
这家店临时取消会收一点费。
This restaurant charges a small fee for last-minute cancellations.
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