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货币兑换Currency Exchange

在机场兑换外币,了解汇率和手续费 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 货币兑换柜台工作人员.

Airport · 机场20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

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Basic Currency Exchange · 基本兑换

basic
You

Hi, I'd like to exchange some Chinese yuan for US dollars.

你好,我想把人民币换成美元。

Sure. How much would you like to exchange?

好的。您想兑换多少?

You

I'd like to exchange 5,000 yuan. What's the current exchange rate?

我想换5000元人民币。现在汇率是多少?

Today's rate is 1 US dollar to 7.15 yuan. So 5,000 yuan would give you approximately 699 dollars. There's also a 2% service fee.

今天的汇率是1美元兑7.15元人民币。5000元大概能换699美元。另外还有2%的手续费。

You

That's a bit high. Is the rate better at the ATM machines?

有点高。ATM机的汇率会更好吗?

ATMs usually offer a slightly better rate, but your bank may charge a foreign transaction fee. It depends on your card. Our advantage is you get cash immediately with no bank fees.

ATM通常汇率稍好一些,但您的银行可能会收取境外交易手续费。取决于您的银行卡。我们的优势是现场拿现金,没有银行手续费。

You

Okay, I'll go ahead and exchange the 5,000 yuan. Can I get it in smaller bills?

好吧,那就换5000元。能给我小面额的钞票吗?

Sure. I can give you a mix of twenties and fifties. Would that work?

可以。我可以给您20和50面额的混合。可以吗?

You

That's perfect. Can I also get a receipt?

很好。能给我一张收据吗?

Of course. Here's your 685 dollars and the receipt. Please count it before you leave the counter. Keep the receipt — you may need it for customs or if you want to exchange back.

当然。这是您的685美元和收据。请在离开柜台前数一下。保留好收据——过海关时可能需要,或者您想换回来的时候也需要。

💡 兑换外币后一定要当场清点,并保留收据。有些国家入境时海关会询问携带现金金额。

Comparing Rates · 汇率比较与协商

intermediate
You

Hi, what's your exchange rate for Japanese yen? I'm flying to Tokyo.

你好,日元的汇率是多少?我要去东京。

For Japanese yen, the rate today is 1 yuan to 20.5 yen. The minimum exchange amount is 1,000 yuan.

日元的话,今天汇率是1元人民币兑20.5日元。最低兑换金额是1000元人民币。

You

I checked online and the market rate is about 21.2 yen per yuan. Your rate seems quite different.

我网上查了,市场汇率大约是1元兑21.2日元。你们的汇率差距有点大。

The market rate is the mid-market rate — what banks trade at. We include a spread to cover our costs. But I can tell you, our rates are competitive compared to other exchange counters in the airport.

市场汇率是中间价——银行之间的交易价。我们包含了点差来覆盖成本。但我可以告诉您,和机场其他兑换柜台比,我们的汇率是有竞争力的。

You

If I exchange a larger amount, say 10,000 yuan, can you offer a better rate?

如果我换大额的,比如10000元,能给更好的汇率吗?

For amounts over 8,000 yuan, we can offer a preferred rate of 20.8 yen per yuan. That would give you 208,000 yen for 10,000 yuan.

超过8000元的话,我们可以给您优惠汇率,1元兑20.8日元。10000元可以换208,000日元。

You

That's better. Actually, do I even need that much cash? Can I use my credit card for most things in Tokyo?

那好多了。不过我真的需要那么多现金吗?在东京大部分消费可以刷信用卡吗?

Major stores and restaurants accept credit cards, but many smaller shops, ramen places, and vending machines are still cash-only in Japan. I'd suggest having at least 50,000 yen in cash for a week-long trip.

大商场和餐厅可以刷卡,但日本很多小店、拉面店和自动售货机还是只收现金。建议一周的行程至少带50,000日元现金。

💡 日本虽然在推进无现金支付,但很多地方尤其是传统小店、神社、部分出租车仍然只收现金。多带些现金是明智的。

You

Good to know. I'll exchange 5,000 yuan then, and use my card for the rest.

了解了。那我换5000元吧,其他用卡付。

Smart choice. Here's 103,000 yen and your receipt. One tip — when paying by card abroad, always choose to be charged in the local currency, not your home currency. You'll get a better rate that way.

明智的选择。这是103,000日元和收据。一个小建议——在国外刷卡时,永远选择用当地货币结算,不要选人民币。这样汇率更划算。

💡 刷卡时选择当地货币(如日元)而不是人民币结算,通常汇率更好。选人民币结算看似方便,但商户会加收高额汇率差。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

exchange

兑换

how much

多少

exchange rate

汇率

approximately

大约

service fee

手续费

foreign transaction fee

境外交易手续费

depends on your card

取决于您的银行卡

smaller bills

小面额钞票

twenties and fifties

20和50面额

count it

数一下

keep the receipt

保留好收据

exchange back

换回来

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 兑换外币后一定要当场清点,并保留收据。有些国家入境时海关会询问携带现金金额。
  • 日本虽然在推进无现金支付,但很多地方尤其是传统小店、神社、部分出租车仍然只收现金。多带些现金是明智的。
  • 刷卡时选择当地货币(如日元)而不是人民币结算,通常汇率更好。选人民币结算看似方便,但商户会加收高额汇率差。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "currency exchange" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'd like to exchange some Chinese yuan for US dollars." (你好,我想把人民币换成美元。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "currency exchange"?
You may hear: "Sure. How much would you like to exchange?" (好的。您想兑换多少?).
How many English phrases are in this "Currency Exchange" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering basic currency exchange, comparing rates.
Are there cultural tips for "currency exchange" in English-speaking countries?
兑换外币后一定要当场清点,并保留收据。有些国家入境时海关会询问携带现金金额。 日本虽然在推进无现金支付,但很多地方尤其是传统小店、神社、部分出租车仍然只收现金。多带些现金是明智的。

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