How to Say “I am a regular here” in Chinese
Food and dining
"I am a regular here" in Chinese is 我是这里的常客 (Wǒ shì zhèlǐ de chángkè). 常客 (chángkè) literally means 'frequent guest' and is the standard way to say 'regular' at a restaurant, bar, or shop. Saying 我是这里的常客 to a new server can unlock better treatment or a small discount; owners love loyalty.
Primary translation
我是这里的常客
Wǒ shì zhèlǐ de chángkè
Traditional: 我是這裡的常客
Variants by register
Casual
我经常来这儿
Wǒ jīngcháng lái zhèr
When to use it
常客 (chángkè) literally means 'frequent guest' and is the standard way to say 'regular' at a restaurant, bar, or shop. Saying 我是这里的常客 to a new server can unlock better treatment or a small discount; owners love loyalty. In casual speech, most locals just say 我经常来 (I come often) rather than the noun 常客. In Beijing you'll hear 这儿 (zhèr); in the south and Taiwan, 这里 (zhèlǐ) dominates. 的 here marks possession; 'this place's regular customer.'
Example sentences
老板，我是这里的常客，能便宜点吗？
Lǎobǎn, wǒ shì zhèlǐ de chángkè, néng piányi diǎn ma?
Boss, I'm a regular here; can you give me a little discount?
他是我们店的老常客，每周都来。
Tā shì wǒmen diàn de lǎo chángkè, měi zhōu dōu lái.
He's an old regular at our shop; he comes every week.
我经常来这儿吃饭，味道不错。
Wǒ jīngcháng lái zhèr chīfàn, wèidào búcuò.
I often come here to eat; the flavor is good.
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