Chinese phrase
〜能退税吗？ 〜 néng tuì shuì ma
Meaning
Is ___ eligible for a tax refund?
When to use it
Asks whether an item qualifies for a tax refund. It is a neutral question used when shopping, especially while traveling.
Example dialogue
这台手机 能退税吗？ zhè tái shǒu jī néng tuì shuì ma
Is this phone eligible for a tax refund?
可以，但需要出示发票和护照。 ké yǐ dàn xū yào chū shì fā piào hé hù zhào
Yes, but you need to show the invoice and your passport.