# How to Say “Check, please (lit. 'buy the bill')” in Mandarin Chinese

**买单** /mǎi dān/: Check, please (lit. 'buy the bill')

## Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “买单” is /mǎi dān/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

## Context

This phrase belongs to the [Restaurant Ordering](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/vocabulary/restaurant-ordering.md) category. It is suitable for beginners.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "买单" in Mandarin Chinese?

The IPA pronunciation is /mǎi dān/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

### What does "买单" mean in English?

"买单" translates to "Check, please (lit. 'buy the bill')" in English. It belongs to the Restaurant Ordering category.

### Is "买单" formal or informal in Mandarin Chinese?

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Mandarin Chinese conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

## More Restaurant Ordering Phrases

- ["Eight" → 八](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/eight.md): /bā/
- ["Half" → 半](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/half.md): /bàn/
- ["Cup/Glass" → 杯子](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/cupglass.md): /bēi zi/
- ["Tea" → 茶](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/tea.md): /chá/
- ["Dish; Vegetable" → 菜](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/dish-vegetable.md): /cài/
- ["To eat" → 吃](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/to-eat.md): /chī/

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