How to Say ‘Bill / Check’ in Traditional Chinese
買單
mǎi dān
[mǎidān]
💬 Usage Tip: Taiwan uses 買單 (mǎi dān) for the bill. Mainland speakers often say 結帳 instead, though that word is understood here too.
Phrase Breakdown
買單
mǎi dān
[mǎidān]
to pay the bill
Used to ask for the check at a restaurant.
老闆，我要買單。
Boss, I'd like to pay the bill.
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