给便宜点，我买两个
gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge
Give me a deal — i'll buy two · trad. 給便宜點，我買兩個
给便宜点，我买两个 (gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎngge) is a common phrase used when bargaining for a better price, especially when purchasing multiple items. It means "Give me a deal — I'll buy two" and implies that you expect a discount for buying in quantity.
What does 给便宜点，我买两个 (gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge) mean?
给便宜点，我买两个 (gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge) means “give me a deal — I'll buy two” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “calculate cheaper a bit, I buy two.”
When to use it
Casual and direct, suitable for bargaining at markets, small shops, or with street vendors. It's a polite way to ask for a volume discount. A common reply might be "好，给你便宜点" (Hǎo, gěi nǐ piányi diǎn, "Okay, I'll give you a discount").
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "SWAN pee-YEN-yee DYEN WOH MYE LYANG guh." The tones are mostly falling or third tones, creating a direct, persuasive sound.
Other ways to say it
- 便宜点吧piányi diǎn baMake it a bit cheaper.
- 能便宜点吗？néng piányi diǎn ma?Can it be a bit cheaper?
- 多买可以便宜吗？duō mǎi kěyǐ piányi ma?Can I get a discount if I buy more?
Examples
老板，给便宜点，我买两个。
láobǎn, gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge.
Boss, give me a deal, I'll buy two.
这个西瓜很甜，给便宜点，我买两个吧！
zhè ge xīguā hěn tián, gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge ba!
This watermelon is very sweet, give me a deal, I'll buy two!
我经常来你这里买东西，给便宜点，我买两个。
wǒ jīngcháng lái nǐ zhèli mǎi dōngxi, gěi piányi diǎn, wǒ mǎi liǎng ge.
I often buy things here, give me a deal, I'll buy two.
Pro tip: When bargaining, linking a discount request to buying multiple items often works well, especially in local markets. It suggests a win-win for both buyer and seller.
Related phrases
便宜一点吧 · Can you make it cheaper能便宜多少？ · How much can you come down一共多少钱？ · How much all together
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