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Asking for the Bill in Chinese - Restaurant Dialogue Practice

Master the phrases for finishing your meal in China. Practice asking for the bill and payment methods.

Dialogue Script & Speaking Practice

  1. 顾客:

    "服务员，请问我们可以结账吗？"

    Waiter, can we have the bill, please?

  2. 服务员:

    "好的。我马上给您拿过来。请问是分开付还是一起付？"

    Okay. I'll bring it to you right away. Will you pay separately or together?

  3. 顾客:

    "一起付。可以刷卡吗？还是用微信支付？"

    Together. Can I pay by card? Or use WeChat Pay?

  4. 服务员:

    "都可以。这是二维码，您可以扫一下。谢谢。"

    Both are fine. Here is the QR code, you can scan it. Thank you.

  5. 顾客:

    "好了。菜很好吃，谢谢！"

    Done. The food was delicious, thank you!

Vocabulary Spotlight & Keyword Definitions

  • Mǎidān: The bill/To pay the bill
  • Shuākǎ: To pay by card
  • Xiǎofèi: The tip

Methodology & Speak Fluently Trainer

This interactive dialogue practice session uses the shadowing method. By repeating native-speaker phrases aloud immediately after you hear them, you build speech muscle memory, improve pronunciation, and internalize rhythm, stress, and intonation. Use these dialogues to rehearse realistic situations on your own schedule and turn passive vocabulary into active speaking skills.