Chinese phrase
小费大概多少？ xiǎo fèi dà gài duō shǎo
Meaning
About how much should I tip?
When to use it
Asks about the approximate amount to give as a tip. It is a concise, neutral question used when the expected tip is unclear, especially while dining.
Example dialogue
在美国吃饭，小费大概多少？ zài měi guó chī fàn xiǎo fèi dà gài duō shǎo
When eating in the United States, about how much should I tip?
通常给服务员15%到20%，结账时可以直接在账单上加上。 tōng cháng gěi fú wù yuán 15 dào 20 jié zhàng shí ké yǐ zhí jiē zài zhàng dān shàng jiā shàng
The usual tip for the server is 15% to 20%, and it can be added directly to the bill when paying.