订外卖

Learning Chinese: How to Order Takeout in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 订外卖
Pinyin: dìng wài mài
Pronunciation: ding4 wai4 mai4
English Translation: Order takeout

Usage:

"订外卖 (dìng wài mài)" is a common phrase used to order takeout in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 我想订外卖。
Pinyin: Wǒ xiǎng dìng wài mài.
English: I want to order takeout.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "订外卖 (dìng wài mài)" that you may hear:

叫外卖 (jiào wài mài): Another way to say "order takeout."
点外卖 (diǎn wài mài): A more informal way to say "order takeout."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "订外卖 (dìng wài mài)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers ordering takeout to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "订外卖 (dìng wài mài)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

When ordering takeout, you will typically need to provide the following information:

Your name and phone number
The name of the restaurant
The dishes you want to order
The delivery address
The time you want the food to be delivered
Payment information

You can usually order takeout by phone, online, or through a delivery app.

Here is an example of a conversation you might have when ordering takeout:

Chinese: 你好，我想订外卖。
Pinyin: Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng dìng wài mài.
English: Hello, I want to order takeout.

Chinese: 请问你要点什么？
Pinyin: Qǐngwèn nǐ yào diǎn shénme?
English: What would you like to order?

Chinese: 我要一份炒饭，一份面条，一份汤。
Pinyin: Wǒ yào yī fèn chǎofàn, yī fèn miàntiáo, yī fèn tāng.
English: I want a fried rice, a noodle soup, and a soup.

Chinese: 好，你的外卖大概会在 30 分钟后送到。
Pinyin: Hǎo, nǐ de wài mài dà gài huì zài 30 fēn zhōng hòu sòng dào.
English: Ok, your takeout will be delivered in about 30 minutes.