点菜

diǎn cài
verb★Beginner— to order food
informal

To select and order dishes from a menu in a restaurant.

服务员，我们想点菜。

Waiter, we'd like to order.

💡

Commonly used in restaurants and dining contexts.

Collocations

点菜to order food点菜单to order from the menu

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is essential for dining out in Chinese-speaking regions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 点 (to order) and 菜 (dishes/food).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in casual dining settings. Can also be used in the context of ordering takeout.

Word Breakdown

点
to order
root
+
菜
dishes/food
root
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