Chinese Supermarket Shopping Phrases
Learn Mandarin for finding items, asking prices, bags, and checkout.
Useful phrases
这个在哪里？
Zhège zài nǎlǐ?
Where is this?
我要一个袋子。
Wǒ yào yí ge dàizi.
I want a bag.
可以刷卡吗？
Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
Can I pay by card?
How to use this pattern
In supermarkets, you mostly ask location, quantity, and payment method. Clear short sentences work best.
Practice routine
Use “这个在哪里？” with milk, water, bread, and fruit.
Common mistake
“刷卡” means pay by card. “扫码” means scan a QR code.
FAQ
How do I say bag?
Bag is “袋子”. At checkout, say “我要一个袋子”.
Can I use “这个” to point at things?
Yes. It is very useful when you do not know the item name.
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