Massage & Spa

1. 我想按摩

   Wǒ xiǎng àn mó

   I would like a massage

   Usage

   Used when requesting a massage

   Grammar Note

   "按摩" (massage) = "按" (press) + "摩" (rub). "推拿 (tuīná)" refers to Traditional Chinese Medicine massage.

2. 请用力一点

   Qǐng yòng lì yī diǎn

   A little stronger, please

   Usage

   Used to ask for more pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "用力" (apply force) is a verb phrase. Opposite: "轻一点 (qīng yīdiǎn)" (a little lighter).

3. 这里有点疼

   Zhè lǐ yǒu diǎn téng

   This spot hurts a little

   Usage

   Used to communicate pain during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "有点" (a little) is used with negative-feeling expressions. Stronger: "很疼" (very sore), "太疼了" (too painful).

4. 要多长时间？

   Yào duō cháng shí jiān?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the duration of a massage

   Grammar Note

   "多长时间" asks for duration. Answers: "一小时" (one hour), "半小时" (30 minutes).

5. 我想预约

   Wǒ xiǎng yù yuē

   I would like to make a reservation

   Usage

   Used to make a booking for a massage

   Grammar Note

   "预约" means to book/schedule in advance. Commonly used for service appointments over "预订".

6. 请轻一点

   Qǐng qīng yī diǎn

   A little gentler, please

   Usage

   Used to ask for lighter pressure during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "轻" means light/gentle. Opposite: "用力一点" (a little harder). Together, useful for calibrating massage pressure.

7. 脚底按摩多少钱？

   Jiǎo dǐ àn mó duō shǎo qián?

   How much is a foot reflexology massage?

   Usage

   Used to ask the price of a foot massage

   Grammar Note

   "脚底按摩" is foot reflexology. It is extremely popular in China with dedicated shops widely available.

8. 我肩膀很酸

   Wǒ jiān bǎng hěn suān

   My shoulders are very stiff

   Usage

   Used to tell a massage therapist about stiff shoulders

   Grammar Note

   In Chinese, "酸 (suān)" describes muscle soreness/stiffness (same character as sour). Apply: "腰酸" (lower back stiff), "腿酸" (leg ache).

9. 有没有全身按摩？

   Yǒu méi yǒu quán shēn àn mó?

   Do you offer a full-body massage?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a full-body massage is available

   Grammar Note

   "有没有" (is there or not) checks for availability. Swap "全身" with "背部" (back) or "头部" (head).

10. 结束后可以休息一下吗？

    Jié shù hòu kě yǐ xiū xi yī xià ma?

    Can I rest for a while after the massage?

    Usage

    Used to ask if you may rest after a massage session

    Grammar Note

    "一下" softens a verb, meaning "a little" or "for a moment". Many Chinese massage shops provide rest areas after sessions.

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