Chinese phrase
我是〜，可以优惠吗？ wǒ shì 〜 ké yǐ yōu huì ma
Meaning
Can I get a discount for being a ___?
When to use it
It asks for a discount based on a stated status. It is a polite way to ask a shop or service provider about a special rate, such as a student discount.
Example dialogue
我是学生，可以优惠吗？ wǒ shì xué shēng ké yǐ yōu huì ma
I'm a student, can I get a discount?
可以，凭学生证可以优惠，打八折。 ké yǐ píng xué shēng zhèng ké yǐ yōu huì dǎ bā zhé
Sure, you can get 20% off with a student ID.