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How to Say ‘It costs extra at night’ in Traditional Chinese

晚上要加錢

wǎn shàng yào jiā qián

[wahn-shahng yao jyah qián]

Phrase Breakdown

晚上

wǎn shàng

[wahn-shahng]

evening; at night

Refers to the evening or nighttime period, useful when specifying what time you will come to the restaurant.

Example

如果您晚上過來,建議先詢問有沒有停車位。

If you come in the evening, it's recommended to ask first whether there are parking spaces available.

要加錢

yào jiā qián

costs extra

加錢 (jiā qián) means 'pay extra money'.

Example

大杯要加錢嗎?

Does a large size cost extra?

Words in this phrase

要

yào

[yao]

need to; should

Used to express necessity or advice.

Example

身體不舒服就要看醫生。

If you don't feel well, you should see a doctor.

加

jiā

[jyah]

add

Means to add something extra to the order.

Example

要不要加一份蛋糕,加點甜點?

Would you like to add a slice of cake and add some dessert?

錢

qián

[qián]

money

Refers to currency used to buy goods and services.

Example

錢用得很快。

Money is spent quickly.

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