Direct answer
中文 · Mandarin Chinese with pinyin and simple pronunciation help.
请结账
Romanization
Qing jiezhang
Pronunciation
ching jyeh-jahng
Restaurant · Chinese
How to say “the bill please” in Chinese
Learn how to say "the bill please" in Chinese: 请结账 (Qing jiezhang), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. 请结账 is a polite Mandarin phrase for asking for the bill. 买单 is also commonly understood in many restaurants.
Examples
请结账。
The bill, please.
买单，谢谢。
The check, thanks.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "the bill please" word by word; use the full Chinese phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "the bill please" in Chinese?
Say 请结账. The romanization is Qing jiezhang, and the pronunciation is ching jyeh-jahng.
Is 请结账 formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 请结账 is a polite Mandarin phrase for asking for the bill. 买单 is also commonly understood in many restaurants.
When should I use "the bill please" in Chinese?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. 请结账 is a polite Mandarin phrase for asking for the bill. 买单 is also commonly understood in many restaurants.