Shopping
This “Shopping” vocabulary set provides Vietnamese learners with essential vocabulary on the topic of shopping in Chinese. The learning material focuses on words commonly used in daily communication, helping learners feel more confident when shopping in China or communicating with native speakers. The content is designed to be simple, easy to understand, suitable for all levels, from beginners to those with a foundation in Chinese. This document can be used in combination with other online Chinese learning resources for maximum effectiveness. You can refer to more free Chinese learning resources online.
我想买一件衣服。
I want to buy a shirt.
Use: Verb for the action of buying, very common.
这家店卖衣服。
This store sells clothes.
Use: Verb for the action of selling.
我去商店买东西。
I go to the store to buy things.
Use: Noun for a place of sale in general.
商店里有很多东西。
There are many things in the store.
Use: Nouns refer to general, non-specific objects.
这个东西的价格是多少？
How much does this item cost?
Use: Noun indicating the price of goods.
这个很便宜。
This is very cheap.
Use: Adjectives describing low prices.
这个太贵了。
This is too expensive.
Use: Adjectives describing high prices.
请问怎么付款？
How do I pay?
Use: Verb for the action of paying.
我用现金付款。
I pay in cash.
Use: The noun refers to cash, not credit cards.
我可以刷信用卡吗？
Can I swipe my credit card?
Use: Noun for credit card.
Quick learning tips:
- Tone: Memorize the tone of each word by practicing reading it aloud and recording your voice.
- Tips to remember Chinese characters: Analyze the structure of Chinese characters, look for the relationship between the radicals and the meaning of the word to make it easier to remember. For example: 字 (zì) – character, 包含 (bāohán) – including.
- How to use in a sentence: Practice putting the vocabulary into simple sentences, related to real-life shopping situations. For example: 我想买一件衣服 (Wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī jiàn yīfu) – I want to buy a shirt.
- Online dictionary: Use the online dictionary to look up the meaning, pronunciation, and specific examples of each word.
- Practice regularly: Apply the vocabulary learned in real-life conversations or write short essays on the topic of shopping.
Vocabulary
| From | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 买 | mǎi | buy |
| 卖 | mài | sell |
| 商店 | shāngdiàn | shop |
| 东西 | dōngxi | objects, utensils |
| 价格 | jiàgé | price |
| 便宜 | piányi | cheap |
| 贵 | guì | expensive |
| 付款 | fùkuǎn | pay |
| 现金 | xiànjīn | cash |
| 信用卡 | xìn yòng kǎ | credit card |
| 打折 | dǎ zhé | discount |
| 折扣 | zhé kòu | promotion, discount |
| 促销 | cùxiāo | promotion |
| 商场 | shāng chǎng | shopping mall |
| 购物 | gòu wù | shopping |
| 商品 | shāngpǐn | goods |
| 质量 | zhìliàng | quality |
| 退货 | tuì huò | return |
| 换货 | huàn huò | barter |
| 收据 | shōujù | receipt |
| 发票 | fā piào | bill |
| 优惠 | yōu huì | endow |
| 会员 | huìyuán | member |
| 选择 | xuǎn zé | select |
| 试穿 | shì chuān | try on |
| 试用 | shìyòng | try it |
| 满意 | mǎnyì | satisfied |
| 不满 | bù mǎn | not satisfied |
| 品牌 | pǐnpái | trademark |
| 正品 | zhèng pǐn | genuine goods |
| 仿品 | fǎng pǐn | counterfeit |
| 超市 | chāoshì | supermarket |
| 服务 | fúwù | service |
| 需要 | xūyào | need |
| 想要 | xiǎng yào | want |
| 一件 | yī jiàn | one (clothes) |
| 一双 | yī shuāng | a pair (of shoes, socks...) |
| 个 | gè | female |
| 张 | zhāng | paper) |
| 瓶 | píng | bottle |
| 包 | bāo | package |
| 多少 | duōshao | how much |
| 钱 | qián | money |
| 支付 | zhīfù | pay |
| 支付宝 | zhīfùbǎo | Alipay |
| 微信支付 | Wēixìn zhīfù | WeChat Pay |
| 刷卡 | shuā kǎ | swipe card |
| 衣服 | yīfu | clothes |
| 鞋子 | xiézi | shoes |
| 促销活动 | cùxiāo huódòng | promotional activities |
| 网上购物 | wǎngshàng gòuwù | online shopping |
| 快递 | kuài dì | fast delivery |
| 顾客 | gùkè | client |
| 优惠券 | yōuhuìquàn | phiếu giảm giá |
| 清单 | qīngdān | danh sách |
| 送货 | sònghuò | giao hàng |
| 物流 | wúlǐu | vận chuyển |
| 库存 | kùcún | hàng tồn kho |
| 零售 | língshòu | bán lẻ |
| 批发 | pīfā | bán buôn |
| 货架 | huòjià | kệ hàng |
| 购物车 | gòuwùchē | giỏ hàng |
| 订单 | dìngdān | order |