我们不收小费
wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi
We don't accept tips · trad. 我們不收小費
我们不收小费 (wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi) means “we don't accept tips.” It is used by businesses, especially in countries where tipping is not customary, to inform customers that gratuities are not expected or accepted.
What does 我们不收小费 (wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi) mean?
我们不收小费 (wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi) means “we don't accept tips” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we not accept tip.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. This phrase is commonly used in hospitality settings in places like China and Japan where tipping is not part of the culture.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WAW-mun boo SHOH syao-FAY.” 我 dips and 们 is light; 不 keeps its falling tone because 收 is a first tone (no tone change); 收 is high and level; 小 dips and 费 falls.
Other ways to say it
- 不收小费bù shōu xiǎofèino tips accepted
- 无需小费wúxū xiǎofèino need for tips
Examples
请注意，我们不收小费。
qǐng zhùyì, wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi.
Please note, we do not accept tips.
在我们的餐厅，我们不收小费。
zài wǒmen de cāntīng, wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi.
In our restaurant, we don't accept tips.
谢谢，但我们不收小费。
xièxie, dàn wǒmen bù shōu xiǎofèi.
Thank you, but we don't accept tips.
Pro tip: In many East Asian countries, tipping is not customary and can sometimes even be seen as impolite or confusing. This phrase clarifies the policy.
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