Chinese phrase
打包要钱吗？ dǎ bāo yào qián ma
Meaning
Does takeout cost extra?
When to use it
This phrase asks whether takeout costs extra. It is commonly used at a restaurant when ordering food to go, with a neutral and polite tone.
Example dialogue
我们要把菜打包，打包要钱吗？ wǒ men yào bǎ cài dǎ bāo dǎ bāo yào qián ma
We'd like to get the dishes packed to go. Does takeout cost extra?
要的，每份三块钱。 yào de měi fèn sān kuài qián
Yes, it is three yuan per serving.