How to Say ‘Sugar or milk’ in Traditional Chinese
加糖或奶
💬 Usage Tip: Used to choose add-ons for beverages.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Baristas may frequently ask this when you order a coffee.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
加
[jiā]
add
To include something extra.
你要加糖或奶嗎？
Do you want to add sugar or milk?
糖
[táng]
sugar
A sweet substance used to flavor food and drink.
我不喜歡加糖。
I don't like to add sugar.
或
[huò]
or
Used to offer options.
喝水或果汁都可以。
Both water or juice are fine.
奶
[nǎi]
milk
A white liquid produced by mammals.
你要不要加奶？
Do you want to add milk?
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