Chinese phrase
买单 mǎi dān
Meaning
ask for the check
When to use it
A request for the check at the end of a meal. It is a short, polite way to ask a server for the bill.
Example dialogue
服务员，买单。 fú wù yuán mǎi dān
Excuse me, could we have the check, please.
好的，请问几位？ hǎo de qǐng wèn jǐ wèi
Sure, how many people are in your party?