点菜

點菜

diǎncài

verb #11,167

Meanings

1 to order food (in a restaurant)

Characters

to point; to select

Examples

服务员，我们要点菜。

Fúwùyuán, wǒmen yàodiǎn cài.

Waiter, we'd like to order.

你点菜吧，我吃什么都行。

Nǐ diǎncài ba, wǒ chī shénme dōuxíng.

You order, I'm fine with anything.

Tips

usage

点菜 is specifically for ordering dishes at a restaurant. To order drinks, say 点饮料. To order delivery, use 点外卖.

Stroke Order

点 diǎn

菜 cài