Chinese phrase
〜可以再便宜吗？ 〜 ké yǐ zài pián yi ma
Meaning
Could ___ be a little cheaper?
When to use it
Asks whether an item can be sold at a slightly lower price. It is a polite way to bargain in shops or markets.
Example dialogue
这个包 可以再便宜吗？ zhè ge bāo ké yǐ zài pián yi ma
Could this bag be a little cheaper?
行，给你便宜五块吧。 xíng gěi nǐ pián yi wǔ kuài ba
All right, I'll take five yuan off for you.