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How to Say “Bags cost extra” in Chinese

袋子要收费
dàizi yào shōufèi
Bags cost extra · trad. 袋子要收費
A customer is told about an extra charge for a bag at a counter, illustrating “bags cost extra” in Chinese: 袋子要收费 (dàizi yào shōufèi)

袋子要收费 (dàizi yào shōufèi) means that bags are not free and there will be an additional charge for them. It's a direct way to inform customers about a fee for bags, commonly heard in shops and supermarkets.

What does 袋子要收费 (dàizi yào shōufèi) mean?

袋子要收费 (dàizi yào shōufèi) means “bags cost extra” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “bags require a fee.”

When to use it

Neutral and direct. This phrase is a common announcement in retail settings. To ask if bags cost extra, you can say “请问袋子收费吗?”

How to pronounce it

Sounds like “DAI-dzuh YAO shoh-FAY.” The first syllable of 袋子 is a falling tone, 要 is a falling tone, and 收费 has a rising tone followed by a falling tone.

Other ways to say it

  • 塑料袋收费sùliào dài shōufèiplastic bags cost extra
  • 购物袋要钱gòuwù dài yào qiánshopping bags cost money
  • 请问袋子收费吗?qǐngwèn dàizi shōufèi ma?Excuse me, do bags cost extra?

Examples

对不起,袋子要收费。
duìbuqǐ, dàizi yào shōufèi.
Sorry, bags cost extra.
买东西时,袋子要收费,所以最好自己带一个。
mǎi dōngxi shí, dàizi yào shōufèi, suǒyǐ zuìhǎo zìjǐ dài yīgè.
When shopping, bags cost extra, so it's best to bring your own.
请问,袋子要收费吗?
qǐngwèn, dàizi yào shōufèi ma?
Excuse me, do bags cost extra?
Pro tip: “收费” directly means “to charge a fee,” making “袋子要收费” a very clear and upfront way to state that bags are not free.

Related phrases

请在这里签名 · Please sign your name here这是您的收据 · Here is your receipt需要袋子吗? · Would you like a bag
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