"pay by" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 用...付款
• 通过...支付

Definition

用特定的方式（如现金、信用卡或手机应用）付钱买东西。通常‘pay by’后跟付费方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Pay by'后通常接付款方式（如cash, card等）。常见于书面或正式场合。口语中有时用'pay with'，但正式写作要用'pay by'。注意不要和'pay for'（支付对象）混淆。

Examples

Can I pay by credit card here?

这里可以**用**信用卡**付款**吗？

You must pay by Friday to keep your reservation.

你必须在周五前**付款**才能保留预订。

Is it possible to pay by cash or only by card?

可以**用现金付款**还是只能用卡？

Most people pay by phone these days—it's super convenient.

现在大多数人都**用手机付款**——非常方便。

You can also pay by scanning the QR code at the register.

你也可以在收银台**扫码付款**。

If you prefer, you can pay by check, though it's less common nowadays.

如果你愿意，也可以**用支票付款**，不过现在不太常见了。