How to say “Can I get a tax refund?” in Chinese

“Can I get a tax refund?” in Chinese is 可以退税吗?, written in pinyin as Kěyǐ tuìshuì ma?.

可以退税吗?

Kěyǐ tuìshuì ma?

Can I get a tax refund?

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What each part of 可以退税吗? actually means.

When you use it

Only shops with a 退税 sign can do this, and you need to spend at least 500 yuan in one store on one day. Bring your passport — the refund happens at the airport.

Use 可以退税吗? in shopping situations. Prices, sizes, bargaining and paying.

Common questions

How do you say "Can I get a tax refund?" in Chinese?
"Can I get a tax refund?" in Chinese is 可以退税吗? — written in pinyin as Kěyǐ tuìshuì ma?. It is a shopping phrase you would use in China.
What does 可以退税吗? mean in Chinese?
可以退税吗? (Kěyǐ tuìshuì ma?) means "Can I get a tax refund?". Broken down word by word: 可以 (kěyǐ) means "can / may"; 退税 (tuìshuì) means "tax refund"; 吗 (ma) means "yes/no question particle".
When would you use "Can I get a tax refund?" in Chinese?
Only shops with a 退税 sign can do this, and you need to spend at least 500 yuan in one store on one day. Bring your passport — the refund happens at the airport. You would say 可以退税吗? (Kěyǐ tuìshuì ma?) in everyday conversation.

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