Shopping
As China opens up more and more to tourism and takes steps towards a market economy, an exciting mix of traditional and modern style goods has become evident in the department stores and shops in the major centres. Shanghai has led the way and offers imported as well as local products at competitive prices.
The currency is the ‘yuan’ (pronounced ‘yu-en’) and the exchange rate (August 2005) is around £1 = 14.09 yuan. Note: the Chinese currency is also referred to as ‘renmenbi’, but ‘yuan’ is the more commonly used name.
A budding
model in his distinctly western-style outfit. Perhaps one day he will strut the catwalks in Shanghai, Paris, Milan, London and New York…
Some words you may need to go shopping in China
shirt |
(chèn) |
(shān) |
blouse |
(nǚ) |
(chèn) |
(shān) |
trousers |
(cháng) |
(kù) |
underpants |
(nèi) |
(kù) |
|
T-shirt |
T |
(xù) |
watch |
(biǎo) |
|
|
suit |
(xī) |
(zhuāng) |
bracelet |
(shǒu) |
(zhuó) |
|
shoes |
(xié) |
(zi) |
earrings |
(ěr) |
(huán) |
Click below to play a game and test your memory.
You can also check out these links to find out more about shopping in China:
