How to Say ‘What would you like to order?’ in Traditional Chinese
你要點什麼？
💬 Usage Tip: Use [點] (diǎn) for ordering something at a restaurant.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This phrase is commonly used by servers in restaurants.
Phrase Breakdown
你
You
Referring to the person you're speaking with.
你是學生。
You are a student.
要點
want to order
Expressing a desire to order something usually at a restaurant.
我要點菜。
I want to order food.
什麼
what
Used to ask a question about something specific.
你在做什麼？
What are you doing?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Refers to an individual being addressed.
你要喝什麼？
What do you want to drink?
要
[yào]
want
Desire or choose to do something.
你要點菜嗎？
Do you want to order food?
點
[diǎn]
order
To request food or drink be brought to you.
你點的東西準備好了。
The items you ordered are ready.
什麼
[shén me]
what; what kind of
Used to ask for information specifying something.
你想要吃什麼？
What do you want to eat?
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