Chinese Vocabulary: Eating Out

Discover key phrases to confidently navigate a menu and order in Chinese restaurants.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
menu
菜单
cài dān
appetizers
开胃菜
kāi wèi cài
entrees
主菜
zhǔ cài
desserts
甜点
tián diǎn
beverages
饮料
yǐnliào
specials
特色菜
tè sè cài
reservation
预订
yùdìng
host hostess
主人 女主人
zhǔrén nǚ zhǔrén
waiter or waitress
服务员 女服务员
fú wù yuán/nǚ fú wù yuán
table setting
摆桌
bǎi zhuō
knife
dāo
fork
chā
spoon
sháo
napkin
餐巾
cān jīn
glass
玻璃杯
bō lí bēi
cup
杯子
bēi zi
plate
盘子
pánzi
condiments
调味品
tiáo wèi pǐn
gratuity
小费
xiǎofèi
check
账单
zhàng dān
corkage fee
开瓶费
kāi píng fèi
corkscrew
开瓶器
kāi píng qì
wine list
酒单
jiǔ dān
recommendation
推荐
tuī jiàn
gluten-free
无麸质
wú fū zhì
vegetarian
素食
sù shí
vegan
纯素
chún sù
halal
清真
qīng zhēn
kosher
犹太食品
yóu tài shí pǐn
spicy
mild
温和
wēn hé
rare
半熟
bàn shú
medium rare
五分熟
wǔ fēn shú
medium
中熟
zhōng shú
well done
全熟
quán shú

Cultural Tip: Sharing is Caring

In Chinese culture, it is common to share dishes when eating out. This practice fosters a sense of community and togetherness. When dining with others, remember to order a variety of dishes to share and use 筷子 (kuàizi) or chopsticks to pick up food from communal plates.

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