Common Chinese Expressions in Daily Shopping

Master Practical Chinese for Shopping — From Markets to Supermarkets, Bargain Like a Local & Shop with Confidence!

Whether you’re exploring bustling Chinese street markets, shopping in modern malls, or simply buying groceries, this course gives you the essential language skills you need. Designed for beginners and travelers, you’ll learn how to ask for prices, bargain politely, name everyday food items, and complete transactions smoothly — all in Mandarin Chinese.

Through real-life dialogues, audio practice, and interactive exercises, you’ll build confidence in everyday shopping situations. No complex grammar — just useful phrases and vocabulary that you can start using right away!

What You’ll Learn

 Unit 1: Introduction to Shopping in Chinese

• Key phrases and mindset for shopping in Chinese-speaking environments

• Understanding store types: market (市场), supermarket (超市), convenience store (便利店)

 Unit 2: Offline Shopping Communication

• How to ask the price: “这个多少钱？” (How much is this?)

• Bargaining phrases: “可以便宜一点吗？” (Can it be a little cheaper?)

• Quantity and measurement: “我要两个” (I want two), “一斤” (one jin ≈ 500g)

• Payment and checkout: “我用支付宝” (I use Alipay), “有收据吗？” (Do you have a receipt?)

 Unit 3: Common Food Items

• Rice (米饭), noodles (面条), oil (油), sauce (酱油), eggs (鸡蛋)

• Dairy, meat, and canned goods

• Asking for recommendations: “有什么推荐？”

 Unit 4: Fruits & Vegetables

• Naming common fruits: apple (苹果), banana (香蕉), orange (橘子)

• Vegetables: tomato (西红柿), potato (土豆), cabbage (白菜)

• Asking for freshness: “新鲜吗？” (Is it fresh?)

 Unit 5: Review & Real-Life Practice

• Simulated shopping dialogues

• Role-play: buyer vs seller

• Quick vocabulary recap and self-test

Course Features

 Scenario-Based Learning — Learn through realistic shopping contexts
Audio by Native Speakers — Practice listening and repeating
Downloadable Phrasebook — Take your shopping cheat sheet offline
Interactive Quizzes — Test your product vocabulary and bargaining skills
Cultural Tips — Learn when and how to bargain in China

Who This Course Is For

• Travelers planning to visit China, Taiwan, or Singapore

• Beginners who want useful, real-world Chinese phrases

• Shoppers who love exploring local markets

• Anyone living in a Chinese-speaking area