English–Chinese
“comp the bill” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiǎn dān
Example
老板今天突发奇想，给一桌客人免单了。láo bǎn jīn tiān tū fā qí xiǎng gěi yì zhuō kè rén miǎn dān le
The boss suddenly decided to comp the bill for a table of guests today.
How to say “comp the bill” in Chinese
“Comp the bill” in Chinese is 免单 (miǎn dān).
A charge is erased at the point of payment, turning an ordinary purchase into a free one.
Example sentences with 免单
服务员看到客人满意，就主动给他免单了。fú wù yuán kàn dào kè rén mǎn yì jiù zhǔ dòng gěi tā miǎn dān le
Seeing that the customer was satisfied, the server took the initiative and comped his bill.
Tips for using 免单
- The same everyday word can describe a personal goodwill gesture or a promotion, so the surrounding details show whether the offer is a one-time favor or has conditions.