Chinese phrase
〜能便宜点吗？ 〜 néng pián yi diǎn ma
Meaning
Could ___ be a little cheaper?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for a slightly lower price. It is common in shops and markets and sounds gentle rather than demanding.
Example dialogue
这件衬衫 能便宜点吗？ zhè jiàn chèn shān néng pián yi diǎn ma
Could you make this shirt a little cheaper?
可以，给你便宜十块。 ké yǐ gěi nǐ pián yi shí kuài
Sure, I can take 10 yuan off.