Buying Furniture: Shopping for Home Goods in Chinese

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Buying furniture and home goods in China can be an enjoyable experience, especially if you know the right phrases to use when communicating with salespeople, negotiating prices, or discussing delivery options. Whether you're furnishing a new home or just looking for a few key pieces, understanding these phrases will make your shopping experience smoother and more productive. Below are key phrases for different scenarios you might encounter while shopping for furniture in China.

Browsing in a Furniture Store

  1. Can I see the catalog?

    我可以看看产品目录吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ kàn kàn chǎnpǐn mùlù ma?
  2. Is this available in other colors?

    这个有其他颜色吗？

    Zhège yǒu qítā yánsè ma?
  3. What materials is this made of?

    这是什么材质的？
    
Zhè shì shénme cáizhì de?

Asking About Prices and Discounts

  1. How much does this cost?

    这个多少钱？

    Zhège duōshǎo qián?
  2. Is there any discount if I buy more?
    
如果我买得多有折扣吗？
    
Rúguǒ wǒ mǎi de duō yǒu zhékòu ma?
  3. Can the price be negotiated?
    
价格可以商量吗？

    Jiàgé kěyǐ shāngliáng ma?

Discussing Sizes and Dimensions

  1. What are the dimensions of this item?

    这个物品的尺寸是多少？
    
Zhège wùpǐn de chǐcùn shì duōshǎo?
  2. Will this fit in a small apartment?

    这个适合小户型吗？
    
Zhège shìhé xiǎo hùxíng ma?
  3. Can this be customized to a different size?

    这个可以定制不同尺寸吗？

    Zhège kěyǐ dìngzhì bùtóng chǐcùn ma?

Arranging Delivery and Installation

  1. Do you offer free delivery?

    你们提供免费送货服务吗？
    
Nǐmen tígōng miǎnfèi sòng huò fúwù ma?
  2. How long will it take for delivery?

    送货需要多久？

    Sòng huò xūyào duōjiǔ?
  3. Can you help with assembly?

    你们可以帮忙安装吗？
    
Nǐmen kěyǐ bāngmáng ānzhuāng ma?

After-Sales Service and Warranty

  1. Is there a warranty on this item?

    这个产品有保修吗？
    
Zhège chǎnpǐn yǒu bǎoxiū ma?
  2. What should I do if there’s a problem with the furniture?

    如果家具有问题，我该怎么办？

    Rúguǒ jiājù yǒu wèntí, wǒ gāi zěnme bàn?
  3. Can I return or exchange this if needed?

    如果需要，我可以退货或换货吗？

    Rúguǒ xūyào, wǒ kěyǐ tuìhuò huò huànhuò ma?

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