Craving a burger, fries, or noodles? Ordering fast food in China is a breeze once you know the right vocabulary.
In this article, let's learn some useful words that may come in handy when you're ordering at a fast food restaurant.
Chinese Vocabulary to
Help You Order Fast Food
01. Fast Food
Let's begin by learning the general terms for "fast food" in Chinese:
. EXAMPLE.
If you're in the mood for something quick, you can say:
I want to eat fast food.
03. Common Fast Food
Here are some common meals you might come across:
hamburger
noodles
french fries
wrap
pizza
hot-dog
salad
04. Useful Vocabulary
01. Set Meal
Set meals are popular in fast food restaurants in China, and ordering a "tàocān" often gets you a meal with a drink and fries or a side.
set meal
02. Soft Drinks
When it comes to soft drinks, you'll find plenty of options at fast food restaurants in China.
soft drink
软饮 (ruǎnyǐn) is a general term for soft drinks, and if you want to order a specific drink, you can take a look at this article:
| Chinese Names of Popular Drinks
. NOTE .
When ordering a drink, the waiter or waitress will typically ask about the size. Here's how to choose between a large or medium cup:
I'd like a large cola.
I'd like a medium Fanta.
03. Dine-in / Take away
If you want to eat inside a restaurant you can say:
to dine-in
And if you'd like to take your order home or to the office, you can simply say:
to take away
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