点外卖

點外賣

diǎnwàimài

phrase

Meanings

1 to order takeout
2 to order food delivery

Characters

Examples

今天太累了,我们点外卖吧。

Jīntiān tài lèi le, wǒmen diǎn wàimài ba.

I'm too tired today, let's order takeout.

他几乎每天都点外卖。

Tā jīhū měi tiān dōu diǎn wàimài.

He orders takeout almost every day.

下雨天最适合点外卖。

Xiàyǔ tiān zuì shìhé diǎn wàimài.

Rainy days are perfect for ordering takeout.

Tips

culture

Dominant apps are 美团 (Meituan) and 饿了么 (Ele.me). Delivery in 30 minutes is standard in most Chinese cities.

Stroke Order

点 diǎn

外 wài

卖 mài