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How To Ask What Someone Recommends?

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One of the most frequent questions I get from students on my online course speakeverydaychinese.com is “what do I ask in a restaurant or bubble tea shop when I want to know what the server recommends?”

It’s tough when there are so many choices. Decision fatigue is real. It’s even harder when you can’t read half the stuff on the menu and you just want to eat delicious hot food or the most popular bubble tea drink.

Today I’ll teach you (and myself) how to ask what dish or drink the restaurant recommends. Read below to find out how.

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How To Order Takeout In Chinese On The Phone!

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USEFUL CHINESE

Last week we learned all about the vocabulary you need to order Bubble Tea here in China. Have you gone outside into the big wide world and used your new-found language? Let me know in the comments below.

This week we’ll be learning how to order takeout food in Chinese, on the phone. This is something that a lot of my students struggle with. And, I can understand why. The person on the phone has no idea you’re not Chinese and therefore speakers super quickly, often in a crazy dialect, sometimes it’s hard to hear them over the phone or you stumble on your words.

Fear not my brave Chinese learners. Let’s get you ready to easily order Chinese takeout on the phone. You’ll never quiver at a phone ringing again, instead, you’ll confidently answer and respond with ease.

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Order Bubble Tea In Chinese!

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Let’s order bubble tea together!

You can learn the correct vocabulary whilst I order, write down the phrases and go outside to the big wide world and order bubble tea confidentially in Chinese.

Key Phrases

What would you like?
你要什么
nǐ yào shén me

I’d like a bubble tea.
来一杯珍珠奶茶
lái yī bēi zhēn zhū nǎi chá

Want it hot or cold?
要凉的还是热的?
yào liáng de hái shì rè de?

Need ice?
需要加冰块吗?
xū yāo jiā bīng kuài ma?

I don’t want ice.*
我不要冰块
wǒ bù yào bīng kuài

*because ice takes up space which means less bubble tea 😋

That’s all you need. Follow this script. Listen and relisten to the video above.

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How To Say Flat Bread In Chinese! 😋

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If you’re a foodie, China is one of the best places to be. Choices range from delicious noodles, dumplings, breakfast buns, tea eggs, bubble tea, street snacks, to local specialties. Jellyfish anyone?

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve eaten in China? Comment below.

If you’re been watching my videos for a while, you’ll know that I am 100% a foodie. I often film my journey for tasty snacks and share the vocabulary I use so that you can learn the language you need to fill your belly with all the delicious local foods.

This week we’ll be learning how to say flatbread with accompanying vocabulary so you can use Chinese like a pro.

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How To Say Soy Milk In Chinese

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CHINESE VOCAB

Do you want to learn real Chinese? The language that Chinese tutors don’t teach you, everyday phrases and words that actually help you manage day-to-day tasks? Well, my friends, you are in luck.

Welcome to the Elementary Chinese blog! If you’re new here, hello 👋🏾 and welcome. I’m so pleased you’re here. Check out the resources page for all the tools you need to succeed. Need advice about VPNs? Head over to my VPN master guide and if you’re in need of a book to help you along your Chinese language learning journey then read this post.

If you’re a regular, then thank you for your continued support. Let me know if there is any content you’d like to see, that is missing here or on my YouTube channel by commenting below or DM’ing me on Instagram.

Anyway, let’s find out how to say “soy milk” in Chinese for all you lactose-intolerant humans and those who just want a tasty milk alternative. Maybe you just wanna be like the other cool kids drinking iced frappe, double shot, caramel, venti, skinny, soy lattes. I know I certainly do. 😂

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