How to Say ‘Minimum spend’ in Simplified Chinese
最低消费
zuì dī xiāo fèi
[dzway dī xiāofèi]
🇨🇳 In China: Private rooms often require a minimum total bill for the table. If your group orders less than that amount, you still pay the minimum, so ask the figure when you book.
Phrase Breakdown
最
zuì
[dzway]
most
Used before adjectives or verbs to show the highest degree, like most interested or best.
在这些公司里，你最想了解哪一家？
Among these companies, which one do you most want to learn about?
低
dī
[dī]
low
Opposite of high.
这里的价格很低。
The prices here are low.
消费
xiāo fèi
[xiāofèi]
spending; consumption
Money spent on goods or services.
包间有消费要求。
The private room has a spending requirement.
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