请结账。

When to use

Use this phrase when you have finished your meal and are ready to pay. It's a direct and polite way to ask for the bill.

How it works

This phrase uses '请 (qǐng)' followed by a verb phrase indicating the action requested.

• 请 (qǐng): please
• 结账 (jié zhàng): to settle an account, to pay the bill

Word Breakdown

'结 (jié)' means to tie, conclude, or settle. '账 (zhàng)' means account or bill. Together, '结账 (jié zhàng)' literally means 'to settle the account'.

Notes

Politely signal you are ready to pay the bill.