只收现金吗？
zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?
Do you only take cash · trad. 只收現金嗎？
只收现金吗？ (zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma) is a question used to ask if a business or vendor accepts only cash payments. This question is becoming more common as many places now prefer or only accept digital payments.
What does 只收现金吗？ (zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?) mean?
只收现金吗？ (zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?) means “do you only take cash” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “only take cash?”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's a practical question when you're unsure about payment methods, especially in smaller shops or markets.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “jrr SHOH shyen-JEEN mah?” The 只 is a rising tone, 收 is a high-level tone, 现 is a falling tone, 金 is a high-level tone, and 吗 is a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?Can I pay by card?
- 可以用手机支付吗？kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù ma?Can I pay with mobile?
- 接受支付宝吗？jiēshòu Zhīfùbǎo ma?Do you accept Alipay?
Examples
请问，只收现金吗？
qǐngwèn, zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?
Excuse me, do you only take cash?
这家小店只收现金吗？
zhè jiā xiǎodiàn zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?
Does this small shop only take cash?
不好意思，我没有现金，只收现金吗？
bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ méiyǒu xiànjīn, zhǐ shōu xiànjīn ma?
Sorry, I don't have cash, do you only take cash?
Pro tip: Always carry some small bills when traveling in China, as some smaller vendors or older establishments might still only accept cash, even though mobile payments are dominant.
Related phrases
可以用支付宝吗？ · Can i use alipay可以用微信支付吗？ · Can i use wechat pay给我发票 · A receipt, please
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