English–Chinese
“shop around” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuò bǐ sān jiā
Example
买手机时一定要货比三家。mái shǒu jī shí yí dìng yào huò bǐ sān jiā
When buying a phone, be sure to shop around.
How to say “shop around” in Chinese
“Shop around” in Chinese is 货比三家 (huò bǐ sān jiā).
An informed purchase built by checking the same kind of item across different shops.
Example sentences with 货比三家
在网上货比三家可以先看到价格和评价，再决定去哪家店。zài wǎng shàng huò bǐ sān jiā ké yǐ xiān kàn dào jià gé hé píng jià zài jué dìng qù nǎ jiā diàn
Online, you can check prices and reviews first, then decide which store to go to.
Tips for using 货比三家
- English speakers often focus only on price, but this expression also fits comparisons of quality, service, warranties, and return policies.