How to Say ‘Charge you a bit less’ in Traditional Chinese
少算你一點
shǎo suàn nǐ yī diǎn
[shao swan nee ee dyen]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This sounds like bargaining or a face-saving compromise rather than a formal correction of the fare. In a taxi situation, that can help end the dispute, but it also suggests the price is being negotiated personally, not strictly by meter.
Phrase Breakdown
少算
shǎo suàn
charge less; count less
Means to calculate a lower amount or reduce the charge.
我少算你一點。
I'll charge you a little less.
Words in this phrase
少
shǎo
[shao]
less; fewer
Shows a reduction in amount, often as a compromise in price.
少算你一點，當作這次的優惠。
I'll charge you a little less as a discount this time.
算
suàn
[swan]
to calculate; to charge
In this context, 算 means to figure out or charge a certain amount.
少算你一點，應該比較合理。
Charging you a bit less should be more reasonable.
你一點
nǐ yī diǎn
you a little bit
Indicates a small amount given to someone, often with a reduced fee.
便宜你一點。
I'll make it a bit cheaper for you.
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The person receiving the action, here the person being charged less.
少算你一點，你看可以嗎？
I'll charge you a little less; do you think that's okay?
一點
yī diǎn
[ee dyen]
a little bit
A small degree or amount, useful for softening negotiations.
少算你一點，彼此都方便。
Charging you a little less makes it easier for both sides.
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