When you go shopping in Mandarin, knowing some key words about sizes and materials can really help. This guide will give you important phrases so you can shop with confidence!

Sizes (尺寸, chǐcùn)

1. Words About Size:

   • 大 (dà) – large
   • 中 (zhōng) – medium
   • 小 (xiǎo) – small

2. Phrases to Try:

   • 请问你们有什么尺码？ (Qǐng wèn nǐmen yǒu shénme chǐmǎ?) – Excuse me, what sizes do you have?
   • 这个有大号吗？ (Zhège yǒu dà hào ma?) – Does this come in a large size?
   • 我需要一件中号的衣服。 (Wǒ xūyào yī jiàn zhōng hào de yīfú.) – I need a medium-sized piece of clothing.

Materials (材料, cáiliào)

1. Words About Material:

   • 棉 (mián) – cotton
   • 羊毛 (yángmáo) – wool
   • 聚酯纤维 (jùzhǐ xiānwéi) – polyester
   • 真皮 (zhēnpí) – genuine leather

2. Phrases to Try:

   • 这件衣服是什么材料做的？ (Zhè jiàn yīfú shì shénme cáiliào zuò de?) – What material is this clothing made of?
   • 我喜欢棉质的衣服。 (Wǒ xǐhuān mián zhì de yīfú.) – I like cotton clothing.
   • 这个手袋是用真皮做的吗？ (Zhège shǒudài shì yòng zhēnpí zuò de ma?) – Is this handbag made of genuine leather?

Bargaining (讨价还价, tǎo jià huán jià)

1. Useful Phrases for Bargaining:
   • 能便宜一点吗？ (Néng piányí yīdiǎn ma?) – Can you lower the price a bit?
   • 我可以给你现金吗？ (Wǒ kěyǐ gěi nǐ xiànjīn ma?) – Can I pay you in cash?
   • 这个太贵了，我买不起。 (Zhège tài guìle, wǒ mǎi bù qǐ.) – This is too expensive, I can't afford it.

More Important Words

• 店员 (diànyuán) – shop assistant
• 退换货 (tuì huàn huò) – return or exchange policy
• 打折 (dǎ zhé) – discount

Example Conversation

Customer: 你好， 请问你们有什么尺码？ (Nǐ hǎo, qǐng wèn nǐmen yǒu shénme chǐmǎ?)
Shop Assistant: 我们有小号，中号和大号。 (Wǒmen yǒu xiǎo hào, zhōng hào hé dà hào.)
Customer: 这件是什么材料做的？ (Zhè jiàn shì shénme cáiliào zuò de?)
Shop Assistant: 这个是棉质的。 (Zhège shì mián zhì de.)
Customer: 能便宜一点吗？ (Néng piányí yīdiǎn ma?)
Shop Assistant: 可以打个折。 (Kěyǐ dǎ gè zhé.)

By practicing these words and phrases, you'll feel more at ease when shopping in Mandarin-speaking places. You’ll be able to discuss sizes, materials, and prices like a pro!