How to say “Do you take cash?” in Chinese
“Do you take cash?” in Chinese is 收现金吗？, written in pinyin as Shōu xiànjīn ma?.
收现金吗？
Shōu xiànjīn ma?
Do you take cash?
Word by word
What each part of 收现金吗？ actually means.
- 收shōuto accept / to receive
- 现金xiànjīncash
- 吗mayes/no question particle
When you use it
In China the question is usually the other way round — many places prefer 微信 or 支付宝. Ask before you queue, and keep some cash for small stalls and taxis.
Use 收现金吗？ in shopping situations. Prices, sizes, bargaining and paying.
Common questions
- How do you say "Do you take cash?" in Chinese?
- "Do you take cash?" in Chinese is 收现金吗？ — written in pinyin as Shōu xiànjīn ma?. It is a shopping phrase you would use in China.
- What does 收现金吗？ mean in Chinese?
- 收现金吗？ (Shōu xiànjīn ma?) means "Do you take cash?". Broken down word by word: 收 (shōu) means "to accept / to receive"; 现金 (xiànjīn) means "cash"; 吗 (ma) means "yes/no question particle".
- When would you use "Do you take cash?" in Chinese?
- In China the question is usually the other way round — many places prefer 微信 or 支付宝. Ask before you queue, and keep some cash for small stalls and taxis. You would say 收现金吗？ (Shōu xiànjīn ma?) in everyday conversation.
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