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Food Chinese

Order your coffee the way you want it.

Coffee shops move quickly. Learn how to name your drink, choose a size, and make one simple change with confidence.

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Words to use when this really happens

01

Order a drink

我要一杯拿铁 (wǒ yào yì bēi ná tiě) means “I would like a latte.”

02

Choose a size

要大杯还是中杯?(yào dà bēi hái shì zhōng bēi?) means “Large or medium?”

03

Change the ice

少冰 (shǎo bīng) means “less ice.” 不要冰 means “no ice.”

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  1. Practice this turnOrder a drink
  2. Practice this turnChoose a size
  3. Practice this turnChange the ice
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Useful fallback

请再说一遍

qǐng zài shuō yí biàn — “Please say that again.” One reliable sentence gives you room to listen, think, and keep going.

Questions people ask

How do I say oat milk?

燕麦奶 (yàn mài nǎi) is oat milk. Ask 有没有燕麦奶?— “Do you have oat milk?”

Do I need fluent Chinese at a chain café?

No. Pointing and a few words are usually enough, but practice makes the exchange smoother.

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