Chinese phrase
能不能打折？ néng bù néng dǎ zhé
Meaning
Could you give me a discount?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask a seller for a lower price. It is common in shops and markets when discussing a purchase.
Example dialogue
这件衣服我很喜欢，能不能打折？ zhè jiàn yī fú wǒ hěn xǐ huān néng bù néng dǎ zhé
I really like this outfit. Could you give me a discount?
可以，给你九折。 ké yǐ gěi nǐ jiǔ zhé
Sure, I can give you 10% off.