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10 essential Mandarin Chinese phrases for ordering street food
Master these essential Mandarin phrases to confidently order delicious street food like a local!
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Exploring vibrant street food stalls is a must-do when visiting China. From savory jianbing to sweet baozi, there's a world of flavors to discover. Knowing a few key phrases can transform your experience from simply pointing to engaging with vendors and getting exactly what you want. Practice these to eat like a true foodie!
What this lesson covers
Core Chinese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- 你好nee-haowHello
- 我要这个wa-yow jeh-guhI want this one.
- 这个多少钱？jeh-guh doh-shao chee-en?How much is this?
- 再来一个zai lai yee-guhOne more, please.
- 不要辣buu yaow laNot spicy.
- 不要香菜buu yaow shee-ang-tsaiNo cilantro, please.
- 打包da-baowTo go / for takeout.
- 微信/支付宝way-sheen / zhih-fuu-bah-ohWeChat Pay / Alipay?
- 谢谢shee-eh-shehThank you.
- 太好吃了！tai haow chee-luh!This is delicious!
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