How to Say ‘The bill, please’ in Simplified Chinese
买单
mǎi dān
[mǎidān]
🇨🇳 In China: To get the waiter's attention, call out 服务员 (fú wù yuán) "waiter". Doing this is normal and not rude. Among friends, people often argue over who gets to pay, and insisting on splitting the bill can come across as cold.
Phrase Breakdown
买单
mǎi dān
[mǎidān]
to pay the bill; check, please
Used in restaurants to ask for the bill and pay.
服务员，买单！
Waiter, the bill please!
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