How to Say ‘What would you like to order?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問你要點什麼？
qǐng wèn nǐ yào diǎn shén me
[qǐng wèn nǐ yào diǎn shénme]
💬 Usage Tip: [點] is the verb used for ordering dishes or drinks. The pattern [你要點什麼？] can be reused with other question words, like [你要點哪一個？] "Which one would you like?"
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
excuse me; may I ask
Polite phrase used to give request.
請問你要哪一種？
May I ask, which one do you want?
你要點什麼？
nǐ yào diǎn shén me
What would you like to order?
A common way to ask someone about their preferences at a restaurant.
服務生問：你要點什麼？
The waiter asked: What would you like to order?
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nǐ]
you
Second person pronoun.
你要喝什麼？
What do you want to drink?
要
yào
[yào]
want
Expresses a desire to possess or do something.
我想要一杯咖啡。
I want a cup of coffee.
點
diǎn
[diǎn]
order
Requesting a meal or service.
我們正在點食物。
We are ordering food.
什麼
shén me
[shénme]
what; what kind
Asking for information or clarification.
你有什麼建議？
What suggestions do you have?
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