Ordering Food in Chinese: Restaurant Phrases

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In a Chinese restaurant, if you want to ask the waiter for the menu, which phrase would you use?

  • 请问,有什么好吃的?(Qǐngwèn, yǒu shénme hǎo chī de?)
  • 你推荐什么?(Nǐ tuījiàn shénme?)
  • 买单(măidān)
  • 菜单 (càidān) (correct)

If you are ready to pay the bill in a Chinese restaurant, what would you say to the waiter?

  • 买单(măidān) (correct)
  • 请问, 多少钱?(Qǐngwèn, duōshǎo qián?)
  • 你好,我要一碗米饭。(Nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào yī wǎn mǐfàn.)
  • 请问, 有什么好吃的?(Qǐngwèn, yǒu shénme hǎo chī de?)

What does '餐厅 (càntīng)' mean in English?

  • Restaurant (correct)
  • Customer
  • Waiter/Waitress
  • Menu

If you want to order a bowl of rice, which of the following sentences is correct?

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Which of the following is NOT typically associated with '面子(miànzi)' in Chinese dining etiquette?

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If you want to ask 'What do you recommend?' in a Chinese restaurant, which sentence would you use?

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Which of these is the correct measure word to use when ordering a cup of tea?

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What does '服务员 (fúwùyuán)' mean in English?

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Which of these is the correct way to ask 'Excuse me, how much is it?' in Chinese?

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What is the correct Chinese term for 'noodles'?

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Which of the following is the Chinese term for 'soup'?

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What is the Chinese word for 'dumplings'?

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Which of the following is the Chinese word for 'rice'?

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If a waiter asks you 请问,有什么好吃的?(Qǐngwèn, yǒu shénme hǎo chī de?), what are they asking?

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In Chinese, what is the general measure word that can be used for most objects?

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What does 'kèren' mean in English?

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Which of the following phrases is used to order food in Chinese?

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In Chinese culture, what is emphasized in dining etiquette, besides chopsticks?

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If you want to order juice in a restaurant, what should you ask for?

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What is the Chinese term for 'water'?

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What is 'jīròu'?

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What is 'shūcài'?

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Which aspect reflects the importance of 'face' (面子) in Chinese dining culture?

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Which of the following actions would be considered impolite in the context of Chinese dining etiquette and '面子'?

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You are at a Chinese restaurant and unsure what to order. Which of these questions would be most helpful to ask the waiter?

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How would you politely respond to a waiter who says 'Hǎo de, qǐng shāo děng' after you place your order?

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When ordering in a Chinese restaurant, why is choosing the correct measure word important?

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What is the meaning of the Chinese phrase 'Diǎn Cān(点餐)'?

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Which of the following measure words is most appropriate for ordering a plate of dumplings (饺子) to share at the table?

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What would be the most appropriate response to show '面子' if a host keeps offering you more food during a Chinese meal?

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Besides knowing basic phrases, what else is important to understand when ordering food and drinks at a restaurant in China?

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What does the Chinese term 'càidān' refer to in a restaurant?

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What is the best way to show respect for elders (长辈) at the dining table in Chinese culture?

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Flashcards

餐厅 (cāntīng)

A place where you can eat food.

菜单 (càidān)

A list of available dishes in a restaurant.

服务员 (fúwùyuán)

A person who serves customers in a restaurant.

客人 (kèren)

A person who purchases goods or services from a business.

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米饭 (mǐfàn)

A staple food made from grains.

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面条 (miàntiáo)

A type of food made from dough, often served in soup.

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饺子 (jiǎozi)

A dish consisting of dumplings filled with meat or vegetables.

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汤 (tāng)

A liquid dish made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

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鸡肉 (jīròu)

The meat of a chicken.

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牛肉 (niúròu)

The meat of a cow.

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猪肉 (zhūròu)

The meat of a pig.

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蔬菜 (shūcài)

Edible plants or parts of plants used for food.

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茶 (chá)

A hot beverage made by infusing the dried leaves of the tea plant.

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咖啡 (kāfēi)

A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.

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水 (shuǐ)

A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid essential for life.

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果汁 (guǒzhī)

The liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.

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个 (gè)

General measure word.

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杯 (bēi)

Measure word for cups and glasses.

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碗 (wǎn)

Measure word for bowls.

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我要... (Wǒ yào...)

Expressing a desire for something.

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请问,有什么好吃的? (Qǐngwèn, yǒu shénme hǎo chī de?)

Politely asking what food is good.

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你推荐什么? (Nǐ tuījiàn shénme?)

Asking for recommendations

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请问,多少钱? (Qǐngwèn, duōshǎo qián?)

Asking what the price of an item is.

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买单 (mǎidān)

Requesting the bill.

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Politeness

Having good manners.

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Generosity

Being willing to share.

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Modesty

Humble behavior.

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Harmony

A state of agreement.

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Study Notes

Lesson 4: Ordering Food & Drinks at a Restaurant

  • The lesson focuses on the vocabulary and phrases needed to order food and drinks in a Chinese restaurant.

Basic Restaurant Vocabulary

  • Restaurant: 餐厅 (cāntīng)
  • Menu: 菜单 (càidān)
  • Waiter/Waitress: 服务员 (fúwùyuán)
  • Customer: 客人 (kèren)
  • Rice: 米饭 (mǐfàn)
  • Noodles: 面条 (miàntiáo)
  • Dumplings: 饺子 (jiǎozi)
  • Soup: 汤 (tāng)
  • Chicken: 鸡肉 (jīròu)
  • Beef: 牛肉 (niúròu)
  • Pork: 猪肉 (zhūròu)
  • Vegetables: 蔬菜 (shūcài)
  • Tea: 茶 (chá)
  • Coffee: 咖啡 (kāfēi)
  • Water: 水 (shuǐ)
  • Juice: 果汁 (guǒzhī)

Measure Words

  • General measure word: 个 (gè)
  • Cup/Glass: 杯 (bēi)
  • Bowl: 碗 (wǎn)

Ordering Phrases

  • I want…: 我要… (Wǒ yào...)
  • Excuse me, what's good to eat?: 请问,有什么好吃的? (Qǐngwèn, yǒu shénme hǎo chī de?)
  • What do you recommend?: 你推荐什么? (Nǐ tuījiàn shénme?)

Asking for the Bill

  • Excuse me, how much is it?: 请问,多少钱? (Qǐngwèn, duōshǎo qián?)
  • Check, please: 买单 (măidān)

Example Conversations

  • "Hello, I want a bowl of rice.": 你好,我要一碗米饭. (Nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào yī wǎn mǐfàn.)
  • "Okay, please wait a moment.": 好的,请稍等. (Hǎo de, qǐng shāo děng.)
  • "Waiter/Waitress, check, please.": 服务员,买单. (Fúwùyuán, măidān.)
  • "Okay.": 好的. (Hǎo de.)

Chinese Dining Etiquette

  • Common etiquettes include using chopsticks, sharing dishes, respecting elders, and to not waste food.

"Face" (Miànzi)

  • In dining this can be implied through politeness, generosity, modesty and maintaining harmony.

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