How to Say ‘Would you like to have it here or take it to go?’ in Simplified Chinese
请问是在店里喝还是带走？
qǐng wèn shì zài diàn lǐ hē hái shì dài zǒu
[qǐngwèn shì zài diàn lǐ hē háishì dàizǒu]
💬 Usage Tip: The pattern [是 A 还是 B] is a very common way to ask 'is it A or B?' Here [是] sets up the choice, then [还是] marks the two options.
Phrase Breakdown
请问
qǐng wèn
[qǐngwèn]
may I ask
A polite way to start a question.
请问, 这是你的书吗？
May I ask, is this your book?
是
shì
[shì]
is
The verb 'to be'; used to confirm/describe.
这是什么？
What is this?
在
zài
[zài]
at
Indicates location.
我在家。
I am at home.
店里
diàn lǐ
Words in this phrase
店
diàn
[diàn]
store
A place where goods are sold.
我在店里买东西。
I shop in the store.
里
lǐ
[lǐ]
inside
Located or situated on the interior of something.
东西在包里。
The things are inside the bag.
喝
hē
[hē]
drink
To consume liquid.
我喝水。
I drink water.
还是
hái shì
[háishì]
or
Used to indicate a choice between two options.
请问是在店里喝还是带走？
Do you want to drink in the store or take it away?
带走
dài zǒu
[dàizǒu]
to take away
To remove or transport to another place.
请问是在店里喝还是带走？
Do you want to drink in the store or take it away?
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