Phrases for Paying Rent and Utilities

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Paying rent and utilities in China involves specific vocabulary that can be useful whether you’re dealing with a landlord, property management, or utility companies. Understanding these phrases will help you communicate clearly and ensure that payments are made correctly and on time.

Discussing Rent Payment with the Landlord

  1. When is the rent due?

    房租什么时候到期？

    Fángzū shénme shíhòu dàoqī?
  2. How do I pay the rent?

    房租怎么支付？

    Fángzū zěnme zhīfù?
  3. Can I pay the rent online?

    我可以在线支付房租吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ zàixiàn zhīfù fángzū ma?

Handling Utilities Payments

  1. How do I pay for water and electricity?

    水电费怎么支付？
    
Shuǐdiàn fèi zěnme zhīfù?
  2. Is there a separate bill for gas?
    
燃气费是单独的账单吗？
    
Ránqì fèi shì dāndú de zhàngdān ma?
  3. Where can I check the utility charges?

    我在哪里可以查看水电费？

    Wǒ zài nǎlǐ kěyǐ chákàn shuǐdiàn fèi?

Arranging Payment Methods

  1. Do I need to go to the bank to pay the utilities?

    我需要去银行支付水电费吗？
    
Wǒ xūyào qù yínháng zhīfù shuǐdiàn fèi ma?
  2. Can I pay the bills through WeChat or Alipay?

    我可以用微信或支付宝支付账单吗？

    Wǒ kěyǐ yòng Wēixìn huò Zhīfùbǎo zhīfù zhàngdān ma?
  3. Is automatic payment available for rent and utilities?

    房租和水电费可以自动扣款吗？

    Fángzū hé shuǐdiàn fèi kěyǐ zìdòng kòu kuǎn ma?

Addressing Payment Issues

  1. I have already paid the rent, but it hasn’t been confirmed.

    我已经支付了房租，但还没有确认。
    
Wǒ yǐjīng zhīfù le fángzū, dàn hái méiyǒu quèrèn.
  2. Can I get a receipt for the rent payment?

    我可以要一张房租的收据吗？
    
Wǒ kěyǐ yào yī zhāng fángzū de shōujù ma?
  3. There seems to be a mistake in the utility bill.

    水电费账单好像有误。
    
Shuǐdiàn fèi zhàngdān hǎoxiàng yǒu wù.

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