The Chinese markets are known to harbour the cheapest goods and knockoff items, but you can definitely find some great buys among the markets. The markets are usually claustrophobic with tight spaces, stubborn and aggressive shopkeepers as well hoards of tourists. You can buy anything there. Sometimes the markets have items ranging from jewelry to tech gadgets on one floor. It’s definitely an interesting experience! Now, how can you set yourself apart from the average tourist and come back home to boast a good bargain? Apart from being as stubborn as the shopkeeper and giving prices as low as possible, some Chinese phrases might get your point across or even warm the heart of the shopkeeper to give you a good deal.
1) How much is it?
多少钱?
Duōshǎo qián?
2) Another shop has a cheap price.
别的货摊有便宜的价格。
Bié de huòtān yǒu piányi de jiàgé.
3) I really don’t have money.
我真没有钱。
Wǒ zhēn méiyǒu qián.
4) You are cheating me.
你骗我。
Nǐ piàn wǒ.
5) Forget it! Too expensive.
算了! 太贵了!
Suànle! Tài guìle!
