数餐具 Counting Tableware
Dialogues
Dialogues 1
中文
服务员：您好，请问需要点什么？
顾客：我想点一份宫保鸡丁，再来一碗米饭。
服务员：好的，请问需要几副餐具？
顾客：两位，谢谢。
服务员：好的，请稍等。
拼音
English
Waiter: Hello, what can I get for you?
Customer: I'd like Kung Pao Chicken and a bowl of rice.
Waiter: Okay, how many sets of tableware do you need?
Customer: Two, please.
Waiter: Alright, please wait a moment.
Common Phrases
一副餐具
a set of tableware
Cultural Background
中文
中国餐桌上通常会根据人数准备餐具，如果人数较多，服务员会主动询问需要多少副餐具。
拼音
English
In Chinese dining, tableware is usually prepared according to the number of people. If there are many people, the waiter will proactively ask how many sets of tableware are needed.
Advanced Expressions
中文
请您稍等，我这就去准备足够的餐具。
对不起，我们的餐具现在有点紧张，请您稍候。
拼音
English
Please wait a moment, I'll get you enough tableware.
I'm sorry, we're a bit short on tableware at the moment, please wait a moment.
Cultural Taboos
中文
在正式场合，不要随意摆弄餐具，更不要用餐具指人或其他物品。
拼音
zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, bùyào suíyì bǎinòng cānjù, gèng bùyào yòng cānjù zhǐ rén huò qítā wùpǐn。
English
In formal occasions, do not play with tableware, and do not point at people or other items with tableware.Key Points
中文
数餐具主要用于餐饮服务场景，需要根据就餐人数准备相应的餐具数量。
拼音
English
Counting tableware is mainly used in catering service scenarios, and the corresponding number of tableware needs to be prepared according to the number of diners.Practice Tips
中文
可以模拟真实的点餐场景，练习用中文表达需要几副餐具。
可以与朋友或家人一起练习，互相扮演服务员和顾客的角色。
拼音
English
You can simulate real ordering scenarios and practice expressing the number of tableware sets needed in Chinese.
You can practice with friends or family members, taking turns playing the roles of waiter and customer.