How to Say ‘Is there an additional charge?’ in Traditional Chinese
需要另外收費嗎？
xū yào lìng wài shōu fèi ma
[shyau yow ling why show fay ma]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a very normal, polite question to ask about special-occasion add-ons. In Taiwan, it's common to check whether cakes, decorations, or candles are [另外收費] before confirming.
Phrase Breakdown
需要
xū yào
[shyau yow]
need; require
Asks whether something requires an extra payment or condition.
這項服務需要另外收費嗎？
Does this service require an extra charge?
另外
lìng wài
[ling why]
in addition; additionally
Shows that the charge is extra, beyond the normal bill.
這項服務需要另外收費嗎？
Does this service require an extra charge?
收費
shōu fèi
[show fay]
charge a fee; charge money
Refers to billing or charging money for a service.
這項服務需要另外收費嗎？
Does this service require an extra charge?
嗎
ma
[ma]
question particle
Turns the sentence into a yes-no question.
這項服務需要另外收費嗎？
Does this service require an extra charge?
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