How to Say “A different size” in Chinese
Shopping · HSK 2
"A different size" in Chinese is 别的尺码 (Bié de chǐmǎ). 尺码 (chǐmǎ) is the standard word for clothing size; for shoes you'll also hear 鞋码 (xiémǎ) or just 码 (mǎ). In casual speech, Chinese shoppers often just say 号 (hào); 大一号 (one size bigger) or 小一号 (one size smaller).
Primary translation
别的尺码
Bié de chǐmǎ
Traditional: 別的尺碼
Variants by register
Formal
请给我换一个尺码
Qǐng gěi wǒ huàn yí ge chǐmǎ
Casual
有别的号吗？
Yǒu bié de hào ma?
When to use it
尺码 (chǐmǎ) is the standard word for clothing size; for shoes you'll also hear 鞋码 (xiémǎ) or just 码 (mǎ). In casual speech, Chinese shoppers often just say 号 (hào); 大一号 (one size bigger) or 小一号 (one size smaller). A huge practical tip: Chinese sizing runs small. If you normally wear M in the West, ask for L or XL. In Taobao stores the shopkeeper will almost always ask 你穿多大的 (what size do you wear); answering with your height and weight is totally normal and expected.
Example sentences
有没有大一号的？
Yǒu méi yǒu dà yī hào de?
Do you have one size bigger?
这个尺码太小了，能换别的吗？
Zhège chǐmǎ tài xiǎo le, néng huàn bié de ma?
This size is too small, can I exchange it for a different one?
我想试试小一点的尺码。
Wǒ xiǎng shìshi xiǎo yìdiǎn de chǐmǎ.
I want to try a slightly smaller size.