老板
lǎo bǎn
boss
In Chinese, the word '老板' is used to refer to a boss or someone who is in charge, particularly in a business setting. It is used similarly to how 'boss' is used in English, whether to denote a superior at work, or more colloquially, to refer to someone who has authority or control.
Example sentences using: 老板
老板在哪里？
lǎobǎn zài nǎlǐ?
Where is the boss?
In Chinese, to ask where a person is, you can simply say the person's name or title followed by '在哪里？', which means 'where is'.
你是老板吗？
nǐ shì lǎobǎn ma?
Are you the boss?
In Chinese, to ask if someone is someone, you can use the formula '你是...吗？' to refer to the person you're talking about.
老板，这多少钱？
lǎobǎn, zhè duōshǎo qián?
Boss, how much is this?
When asking for the price of something, you can preface it with '老板，' to show respect, followed by '这多少钱？' which means 'how much is this?'
老板，可以点菜了吗？
lǎobǎn, kěyǐ diǎncài le ma?
Boss, can we order now?
In Chinese, '可以...了吗?' is a common phrase to ask for permission for an action. '点菜' refers to ordering dishes in a restaurant.
老板，来两瓶啤酒．
lǎobǎn, lái liǎng píng píjiǔ.
Boss, two bottles of beer, please.
In Chinese, '来...’ is a casual way to order something in bars or restaurants. '两瓶啤酒' means 'two bottles of beer'.
老板，我要结账．
lǎobǎn, wǒ yào jié zhàng.
Boss, I want to pay the bill.
'我要结账' is a straightforward phrase to ask for the bill in a restaurant or any services-ending situation.
老板，服务员在哪儿?
lǎobǎn, fúwùyuán zài nǎ'er?
Boss, where is the waiter?
In Chinese, '在哪儿?' is used to ask where something or someone is. '服务员' is the word for waiter or waitress.
老板，这件衣服还有其它颜色吗?
lǎobǎn, zhè jiàn yīfu hái yǒu qítā yánsè ma?
Boss, does this clothes have other colors?
In Chinese, to ask if there are other options, you can simply say '还有其它...吗?' after the item's name.
老板，这里可以刷卡吗?
lǎobǎn, zhèlǐ kěyǐ shuā kǎ ma?
Boss, can I use a card here?
'可以...吗?' is usually used to ask for permission in Chinese. '刷卡' means swipe the card or pay by card.
老板，菜品清单在哪儿?
lǎobǎn, càipǐn qīngdān zài nǎ'er?
Boss, where is the menu?
In Chinese, '在哪儿?' is used to ask where something is. '菜品清单' is a formal term for menu.