下菜

xià cài
phraseIntermediate to serve dishes
informal

To serve or bring out dishes in a restaurant or at a meal.

我们点的菜已经下菜了。

The dishes we ordered have been served.

💡

Commonly used in restaurants or dining contexts to describe the process of serving food.

Collocations

上菜to serve dishes点菜to order dishes

Synonyms

Related Phrases

上菜phrase
to serve dishes
点菜phrase
to order dishes

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Restaurants

This phrase is often used by waitstaff to inform customers that their ordered dishes are being served.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '下' (to bring down) and '菜' (dishes), referring to the action of serving food.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in dining settings to describe the process of serving food to customers or guests.

Word Breakdown

to bring down
verb
+
dishes
noun
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