How to Say ‘Less’ in Traditional Chinese
再少一點
zài shǎo yī diǎn
[zai shao yi dian]
💬 Usage Tip: [再] + adjective/verb often means "a bit more" or "one step further": [再便宜一點], [再看看]. So [再少一點] is a natural way to ask for an additional small reduction.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is a firmer bargaining line than [便宜一點]. It's common in night markets or small independent shops, but can feel pushy in fixed-price stores.
Phrase Breakdown
再
zài
[zai]
again
Used when asking for something to be reduced or done again.
你可以再少一點嗎？
Can you make it a bit less again?
少一點
shǎo yī diǎn
[shao yi dian]
a bit less
A request to reduce the price or quantity a little more.
價錢可以再少一點嗎？
Can the price be a bit less?
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