How to say “Can I pay with Alipay?” in Chinese

Word by word

What each part of 可以用支付宝吗？ actually means.

• 可以kěyǐcan / may
• 用yòngto use
• 支付宝ZhīfùbǎoAlipay
• 吗mayes/no question particle

When you use it

支付宝 (Zhīfùbǎo) and 微信支付 are how China pays for almost everything, from taxis to noodle shops. Ask before you order, and have the app open with your card already added.

Use 可以用支付宝吗？ in money situations. Pay like a local: QR codes, Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash and cards.

Common questions

How do you say "Can I pay with Alipay?" in Chinese?

"Can I pay with Alipay?" in Chinese is 可以用支付宝吗？ — written in pinyin as Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo ma?. It is a money phrase you would use in China.

What does 可以用支付宝吗？ mean in Chinese?

可以用支付宝吗？ (Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo ma?) means "Can I pay with Alipay?". Broken down word by word: 可以 (kěyǐ) means "can / may"; 用 (yòng) means "to use"; 支付宝 (Zhīfùbǎo) means "Alipay"; 吗 (ma) means "yes/no question particle".

When would you use "Can I pay with Alipay?" in Chinese?

支付宝 (Zhīfùbǎo) and 微信支付 are how China pays for almost everything, from taxis to noodle shops. Ask before you order, and have the app open with your card already added. You would say 可以用支付宝吗？ (Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo ma?) in everyday conversation.

More Money phrases

• 可以用微信支付吗？Can I pay with WeChat Pay?
• 怎么付款？How do I pay?
• 我来付。I'll get this.
• 我请客。It's my treat.