How to Say ‘Minimum spending’ in Simplified Chinese
最低消费
zuì dī xiāo fèi
[dzway dee shyaow-fay]
🇨🇳 In China: In China, [最低消费] for a private room can be a real condition, especially at larger or nicer restaurants. It's normal to ask directly before agreeing, since the amount may matter more than the room fee itself.
Phrase Breakdown
最低
zuì dī
lowest; minimum
Refers to the smallest or minimum amount.
这里有最低消费。
There is a minimum spending requirement here.
Words in this phrase
最
zuì
[dzway]
most; -est
Forms a superlative, as in 'lowest' when combined with 低.
请问最低消费包含服务费吗？
May I ask whether the minimum spending includes the service fee?
低
dī
[dee]
low
Means low; together with 最 it forms 'lowest' or 'minimum.'
这个房间的最低消费不高。
The minimum spending for this room is not high.
消费
xiāo fèi
[shyaow-fay]
spending; consumption
Refers to the amount a customer spends, especially in restaurants or entertainment venues.
订包间前最好先问清楚最低消费。
Before booking a private room, it’s best to first ask clearly about the minimum spending.
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