How to Say ‘Promotion’ in Simplified Chinese
优惠活动
yōu huì huó dòng
[yōuhuì hwor-dong]
🇨🇳 In China: Chinese restaurants run deals all the time, often through apps like 大众点评 "Dianping" or 美团 "Meituan". Asking 有什么优惠活动吗？ "Are there any promotions?" is completely normal, and nobody will think you're cheap.
Phrase Breakdown
优惠
yōu huì
[yōuhuì]
discount; preferential
Describes special deals or reduced prices offered to customers.
今天有优惠吗？
Are there any discounts today?
活动
huó dòng
[hwor-dong]
event; activity
Refers to an event or activity, such as a networking event, fair, or company session.
这个活动让我更了解公司文化。
This event helped me understand company culture better.
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