How to Say ‘Not spicy/no chili’ in Simplified Chinese
不要辣
💬 Usage Tip: [辣] (la) is the spicy element, saying [不要] (boo-yow) helps you skip the heat.
🇨🇳 In China: China has diverse regional cuisines. Some can be quite spicy, like Sichuan dishes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不要
[bú yào]
do not want
Expressing a negative desire for something.
我不要喝酒。
I do not want to drink alcohol.
辣
[là]
spicy
Characteristic hotness due to spices or peppers.
这个菜很辣。
This dish is very spicy.
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