How to Say ‘Minimum spend’ in Traditional Chinese
低消
dī xiāo
[dee-shyow]
💬 Usage Tip: [低消] is short for the minimum amount you must spend, especially common for private rooms, bars, or some cafés. You'll often hear it in phrases like [有低消嗎？] or [低消多少？]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, [低消] is a very common policy term and not considered rude to ask about directly. For group reservations, it can matter as much as room availability.
Phrase Breakdown
低消
dī xiāo
[dee-shyow]
minimum charge; minimum spending
The minimum amount of money you must spend, often required for private rooms or certain seating areas.
請問包廂有低消嗎？
May I ask whether the private room has a minimum charge?
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