Chinese phrase
刷卡要签名吗？ shuā kǎ yào qiān míng ma
Meaning
Do I need to sign when paying by card?
When to use it
Asks if a signature is needed when paying by card. This polite question checks the payment procedure.
Example dialogue
请问，刷卡要签名吗？ qǐng wèn shuā kǎ yào qiān míng ma
Excuse me, do I need to sign when paying by card?
超过5000元通常要签名，小额一般不用。 chāo guò 5000 yuán tōng cháng yào qiān míng xiǎo é yì bān bú yòng
A signature is usually required for purchases over 5,000 yuan, but generally not for small payments.