端菜

duān cài
verbIntermediate to serve dishes
formal

To serve dishes or food to guests, typically in a restaurant or formal setting.

婚礼上,新郎新娘一起端菜给宾客。

At the wedding, the bride and groom served dishes to the guests together.

餐厅的服务员端菜时非常专业。

The restaurant's waiters served the dishes very professionally.

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This phrase is commonly used in formal dining settings, such as banquets, weddings, or high-end restaurants.

Collocations

端菜上桌to serve dishes to the table端菜给客人to serve dishes to guests

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Related Phrases

上菜phrase
to bring dishes to the table
点菜phrase
to order dishes

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

While '端菜' is more formal, '上菜' is more commonly used in everyday contexts.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

Use '端菜' when referring to the act of serving dishes in a professional or formal setting.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is composed of '端' (to carry or serve) and '菜' (dishes or food).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as in restaurants or at large gatherings. It can also be used metaphorically to describe serving or providing something to others.

Word Breakdown

to carry or serve
root
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dishes or food
root
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