How to say "cheap" in Chinese

便宜
piányicheapPart of speech: Adjectives

"cheap" in Chinese is 便宜 — pronounced piányi.

Written with

  • 便piáncheap
  • 宜yísuitable
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Sentence patterns that use it

  • 太贵了,便宜点儿。too expensive, cheaper please
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