Learn Chinese Chinese Food and Dining 2

Question 1

What does '辣' (là) describe in the context of Chinese food?

Accepted Answer

Spicy/Hot

Answer

'辣' (là) describes spicy or hot-tasting food, a defining characteristic of Sichuan and Hunan cuisines.

Question 2

What dish is '北京烤鸭' (Běijīng kǎoyā)?

Accepted Answer

Beijing roast duck

Answer

'烤' (kǎo) means roasted and '鸭' (yā) means duck, making '北京烤鸭' Peking (Beijing) Roast Duck.

Question 3

How do you say 'menu' in Mandarin Chinese?

Accepted Answer

菜单 (càidān)

Answer

'菜单' (càidān) is the word for menu — '菜' means dishes/food and '单' means list.

Question 4

What is '面条' (miàntiáo)?

Accepted Answer

Noodles

Answer

'面条' (miàntiáo) means noodles, a staple food throughout many regions of China.

Question 5

Which phrase means 'I'm full' in Mandarin?

Accepted Answer

我吃饱了 (Wǒ chī bǎo le)

Answer

'我吃饱了' means 'I have eaten my fill' — '饱' (bǎo) specifically means satiated from eating.

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