能便宜多少？
néng piányi duōshao?
How much can you come down
能便宜多少？ (néng piányi duōshao) is a common phrase used when bargaining to ask a vendor how much they are willing to lower the price. It's typically used after an initial price has been given, signaling the second stage of negotiation.
What does 能便宜多少？ (néng piányi duōshao?) mean?
能便宜多少？ (néng piányi duōshao?) means “how much can you come down” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “can be cheaper how much?”
When to use it
Used in informal shopping situations, especially at markets or small shops where bargaining is common. It directly asks the seller to state their lowest acceptable price. A more general way to ask for a discount is 打折吗？ (dǎzhé ma?), “Is there a discount?”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “NUNG pee-YEN-ee DWOH-shao.” The tones are rising, rising, neutral, high-flat, neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 便宜点儿吧。piányi diǎnr ba.Make it a bit cheaper.
- 最低多少钱？zuìdī duōshao qián?What's the lowest price?
- 可以打折吗？kěyǐ dǎzhé ma?Can I get a discount?
Examples
老板，这个多少钱？能便宜多少？
láobǎn, zhège duōshao qián? néng piányi duōshao?
Boss, how much is this? How much can you come down?
我觉得有点贵，能便宜多少呢？
wǒ juéde yǒudiǎn guì, néng piányi duōshao ne?
I think it's a bit expensive, how much can you come down?
如果你能便宜一点，我就买。
rúguǒ nǐ néng piányi yīdiǎn, wǒ jiù mǎi.
If you can make it a bit cheaper, I'll buy it.
Pro tip: After asking this, be ready to make a counter-offer or decide if the new price is acceptable.
Related phrases
太贵了 · Too expensive便宜一点吧 · Can you make it cheaper给便宜点，我买两个 · Give me a deal — i'll buy two
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