Food and Drink
Food and Drink Vocabulary
- 食物 (shíwù) - food
- 饮料 (yǐnliào) - drink
- 菜单 (càidān) - menu
- 早餐/午餐/晚餐 (zǎocān/wǔcān/wǎncān) - breakfast/lunch/dinner
- 烹饪 (pēngrèn) - cooking
- 味道 (wèidao) - taste
- 热/冷食品 (rè/lěng shípǐn) - hot/cold food
- 饭馆 (fànguǎn) - restaurant
Discussing Food and Drink
- 你喜欢什么样的食物？ (Nǐ xǐhuān shénme yàng de shíwù?) - What kind of food do you like?
- 你能推荐一些本地的饮食吗？ (Nǐ néng tuījiàn yīxiē běndì de yǐnshí ma?) - Can you recommend some local foods and drinks?
- 这个菜单上有什么特别的食品？ (Zhège càidān shàng yǒu shéme tèbié de shípǐn?) - What special dishes are on this menu?
- 你对烹饪有什么特别的偏好吗？ (Nǐ duì pēngrèn yǒu shéme tèbié de piānhào ma?) - Do you have any special preferences when it comes to cooking?
Dining Out
- 点菜 (diǎncài) - to order food
- 小费 (xiǎofèi) - tip
- 服务员 (fúwùyuán) - waiter/waitress
- 账单 (zhàngdān) - bill
Familiarise yourself with the above vocabulary regarding food and drink. Practice discussing food preferences, cooking styles, and dining experiences in Chinese. This will not only improve your vocabulary but also enhance your understanding of Chinese dining culture. An ideal way to prepare for the ‘Food and Drink’ section of the International World topic.