便宜一点吧
piányi yīdiǎn ba
Can you make it cheaper · trad. 便宜一點吧
便宜一点吧 (piányi yì diǎn ba) is a common phrase used to ask for a discount or a lower price. It is standard for bargaining in markets or small shops, but pointless at chain stores.
What does 便宜一点吧 (piányi yīdiǎn ba) mean?
便宜一点吧 (piányi yīdiǎn ba) means “can you make it cheaper” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “cheap a bit particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It is appropriate for bargaining in informal settings like street markets. Remember, it's standard at markets but pointless at chain stores.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “PYEN-yee ee-DYEN bah.” The first syllable of 一点 (yì diǎn) changes from a fourth tone to a second tone when followed by another fourth tone.
Other ways to say it
- 再便宜一点zài piányi yīdiǎnmake it even cheaper
- 可以打折吗kěyǐ dǎzhé maCan I get a discount?
- 打个折吧dǎ ge zhé baGive me a discount, please.
Examples
老板，便宜一点吧，我买两个！
lǎobǎn, piányi yīdiǎn ba, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge!
Boss, make it a bit cheaper, I'll buy two!
这个太贵了，便宜一点吧。
zhège tài guì le, piányi yīdiǎn ba.
This is too expensive, can you make it cheaper?
如果你买得多，他们可能会便宜一点。
rúguǒ nǐ mǎi de duō, tāmen kěnéng huì piányi yīdiǎn.
If you buy a lot, they might make it a bit cheaper.
Pro tip: Using 便宜一点吧 directly asks for a lower price, implying you are ready to negotiate. It's best used in situations where bargaining is expected, like at a street market or with independent vendors.
Related phrases
多少钱？ · How much is it太贵了 · Too expensive能便宜多少？ · How much can you come down
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