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【Learn Chinese】Essential Chinese for Clothes Shopping
 
Ready to upgrade your wardrobe in China? From bustling markets to shiny malls, shopping for clothes is a fun way to practice Chinese! Here’s your survival guide to finding the perfect fit, asking for deals, and bringing home stylish finds.
 
Key Vocabulary
Start with these must-know words:
衣服 (yīfu) – Clothes
试穿 (shìchuān) – To try on
尺寸 (chǐcun) / 尺码 (chǐmǎ) – Size
打折 (dǎzhé) – Discount
试衣间 (shìyījian) – Fitting room
收银台 (shōuyíntái) – Cashier
 
Finding What You Want
Ask confidently:
“我想试一下这件。” (wǒ xiǎng shì yíxià zhè jiàn) - “I’d like to try this on.”
“有M码吗?” (yǒu M mǎ ma) - “Do you have size M?”
(Tip: S=小号 xiǎo hào, M=中号 zhōng hào, L=大号 dà hào)
“有其他颜色吗?” (yǒu qítā yánsè ma) - “Do you have other colors?”
 
In the Fitting Room
Communicate comfortably:
“试衣间在哪里?” (shìyījian zài nǎlǐ) - “Where is the fitting room?”
“太小了,有大一点的吗?” (tài xiǎo le, yǒu dà yìdiǎn de ma) - “Too small, do you have a bigger size?”
“太松了 / 太紧了。” (tài sōng le / Tài jǐn le) - “Too loose / Too tight.”
 
Price & Discounts
Master the art of the deal:
“多少钱?” (duōshǎo qián) - “How much?”
“可以便宜一点吗?” (kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma) - “Can it be cheaper?” (Markets only!)
“今天打折吗?” (jīntiān dǎzhé ma) - “Is there a discount today?”
 
Style & Fabric
Sound like a fashion pro:
“这是纯棉的吗?” (zhè shì chúnmián de ma) - “Is this pure cotton?”
“不会缩水吧?” (bú huì suōshuǐ ba) - “It won’t shrink, right?”
“有休闲一点的款式吗?” (yǒu xiūxián yìdiǎn de kuǎnshì ma) - “Do you have a more casual style?”
 
Checkout Time
Finish smoothly:
“我买这件。” (wǒ mǎi zhè jiàn) - “I’ll take this one.”
“可以手机支付吗?” (kěyǐ shǒujī zhīfù ma) - “Can I pay by phone?” (WeChat/Alipay)

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