点菜

點菜

diǎncài

verb #11,167

Meanings

1 to order food (in a restaurant)

Characters

to point; to select

Examples

HSK 1

你点菜吧，我吃什么都行。

Nǐ diǎncài ba, wǒ chī shénme dōu xíng.

You order, I'm fine with anything.

HSK 3

服务员，我们要点菜。

Fúwùyuán, wǒmen yào diǎncài.

Waiter, we'd like to order.

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