Chinese Supplier Phrases: Samples, MOQ, Pricing, Quality, and Lead Times

Business Mandarin becomes easier when you stop learning abstract business vocabulary and start preparing for real supplier conversations.

If you source products, visit markets, or message factories, you need short phrases for samples, minimum order quantity, customization, quality, price, and delivery.

Start With the Core Supplier Vocabulary

| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning | | --- | --- | --- | | 供应商 | gōngyìngshāng | supplier | | 工厂 | gōngchǎng | factory | | 样品 | yàngpǐn | sample | | 起订量 | qǐdìngliàng | minimum order quantity, MOQ | | 报价 | bàojià | quote, quoted price | | 单价 | dānjià | unit price | | 质量 | zhìliàng | quality | | 定制 | dìngzhì | customize | | 包装 | bāozhuāng | packaging | | 交期 | jiāoqī | lead time, delivery schedule |

Asking About Samples

• 可以先寄样品吗？
  Kěyǐ xiān jì yàngpǐn ma?
  Can you send a sample first?

• 样品费是多少？
  Yàngpǐn fèi shì duōshao?
  How much is the sample fee?

• 样品需要几天？
  Yàngpǐn xūyào jǐ tiān?
  How many days does the sample need?

Asking About MOQ and Price

• 起订量是多少？
  Qǐdìngliàng shì duōshao?
  What is the MOQ?

• 一百个的单价是多少？
  Yìbǎi ge de dānjià shì duōshao?
  What is the unit price for 100 pieces?

• 数量多一点，可以便宜一点吗？
  Shùliàng duō yìdiǎn, kěyǐ piányi yìdiǎn ma?
  If the quantity is higher, can the price be a little lower?

Customization and Quality

• 可以定制颜色吗？
  Kěyǐ dìngzhì yánsè ma?
  Can the color be customized?

• 可以加我们的 logo 吗？
  Kěyǐ jiā wǒmen de logo ma?
  Can you add our logo?

• 出货前可以验货吗？
  Chūhuò qián kěyǐ yànhuò ma?
  Can we inspect the goods before shipment?

• 请确认材料和尺寸。
  Qǐng quèrèn cáiliào hé chǐcùn.
  Please confirm the material and dimensions.

Lead Times and Payment

• 交期是多久？
  Jiāoqī shì duōjiǔ?
  How long is the lead time?

• 什么时候可以出货？
  Shénme shíhou kěyǐ chūhuò?
  When can you ship?

• 付款方式是什么？
  Fùkuǎn fāngshì shì shénme?
  What is the payment method?

Build Vocabulary by Industry

Use the City Atlas to enter real manufacturing clusters:

• Yiwu: small commodities, booths, cartons, agents
• Shenzhen: electronics, hardware, fast product cycles
• Foshan: furniture and materials
• Keqiao: fabrics and swatches
• Chaozhou: ceramics and packaging
• Chenghai: toys, samples, and safety checks

Then read the Mandarin you need in a Chinese market and the best Chinese cities for business Mandarin.

A Simple WeChat Supplier Message

你好，我们对这个产品感兴趣。请问起订量和单价是多少？可以先寄样品吗？请确认材料、尺寸、包装和交期。谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒmen duì zhège chǎnpǐn gǎn xìngqù. Qǐngwèn qǐdìngliàng hé dānjià shì duōshao? Kěyǐ xiān jì yàngpǐn ma? Qǐng quèrèn cáiliào, chǐcùn, bāozhuāng hé jiāoqī. Xièxie.

Hello, we are interested in this product. What are the MOQ and unit price? Can you send a sample first? Please confirm the material, dimensions, packaging, and lead time. Thank you.

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