How to Say ‘Check, please!’ in Simplified Chinese
服务员，买单！
fú wù yuán mǎi dān
[foo-woo-ywen my-dahn]
💬 Usage Tip: 买单 (mǎi dān) is said with a low tone then a flat tone, so it sounds like (mǎi dān), not (mài dān). (mài) with a falling tone means "sell".
🇨🇳 In China: In China you usually ask for the bill yourself, since it won't come automatically. Friends often compete to pay, and tipping isn't expected.
Phrase Breakdown
服务员
fú wù yuán
[foo-woo-ywen]
server; attendant; waiter/waitress
A staff member who helps customers in a restaurant or at an entrance.
门口的服务员会帮忙停车。
The attendant at the entrance will help park the car.
买单
mǎi dān
[my-dahn]
pay the bill
Request to settle the total cost of the meal.
服务员，买单。
Waiter, the bill please.
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