这个是免费的吗？
zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma?
Is this free · trad. 這個是免費的嗎？
这个是免费的吗？ (Zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma) is a common question to ask if something is free of charge. It's useful when you want to confirm if a sample, service, or item has no cost.
What does 这个是免费的吗？ (zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma?) mean?
这个是免费的吗？ (zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma?) means “is this free” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “this is free (question particle).”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. Use it when asking about samples, services, or items. A common reply might be 是的 (shì de, “yes”) or 不是 (bù shì, “no”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “JUR-guh shrr MYEN-fay duh mah?” The “ma” is a light, rising tone, indicating a question.
Other ways to say it
- 免费吗？miǎnfèi ma?Is it free?
- 多少钱？duōshao qián?How much?
- 这个要钱吗？zhège yào qián ma?Does this cost money?
Examples
请问，这个是免费的吗？
qǐngwèn, zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma?
Excuse me, is this free?
这个是免费的吗？我可以拿一个吗？
zhège shì miǎnfèi de ma? wǒ kěyǐ ná yī ge ma?
Is this free? Can I take one?
谢谢，这个不是免费的。
xièxie, zhège bú shì miǎnfèi de.
Thanks, this is not free.
Pro tip: 免费 (miǎnfèi) specifically means “free of charge,” not “free” in the sense of “available” or “unrestricted.”
Related phrases
有小一号的吗？ · Do you have a smaller size有别的颜色吗？ · Do you have other colors有没有新的？ · Do you have a new one (in stock)
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