Go Shopping in Cantonese
From the Ladies Market to Sham Shui Po, bargaining is a sport in Hong Kong. 幾多錢 (gei2 do1 cin2, how much?) opens the negotiation; 太貴 (taai3 gwai3, too expensive) and 平啲 (peng4 di1, cheaper) keep it going. Learn the full toolkit.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you ask how much something costs in Cantonese?
幾多錢 (gei2 do1 cin2), how much? It is the phrase that opens every market negotiation.
How do you bargain in Cantonese?
Say 太貴 (taai3 gwai3, too expensive) and ask for 平啲 (peng4 di1, cheaper). Bargaining is expected at markets like the Ladies Market.
How do you say you want to buy something?
Use 買 (maai5, to buy), as in 我想買呢個 (ngo5 soeng2 maai5 ni1 go3), I want to buy this one.
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