外带

外帶

wàidài

verb #18,529

Meanings

1 to take out (food)
2 takeaway; takeout
3 as well; besides

Characters

outside; external

to carry; to bring

Examples

你要内用还是外带？

Nǐ yào nèiyòng háishì wàidài?

Would you like to eat here or take out?

我要外带两杯咖啡。

Wǒ yào wàidài liǎng bēi kāfēi.

I'd like two coffees to go.

Tips

usage

外带 is the standard term in Taiwan for takeout food. In mainland China, 打包 (dǎbāo, to pack up) or 外卖 (wàimài, delivery/takeout) are more common. 外带 also means 'as well' or 'into the bargain.'

Stroke Order

外 wài

带 dài