认识传统小吃 Getting to know Traditional Snacks Rèn shi chuán tǒng xiǎo chī

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

服务员：您好，请问您想点些什么？
顾客：你好，我想尝尝你们这里的特色小吃，请问有什么推荐？
服务员：我们这儿的特色小吃有：小笼包、生煎包、煎饼果子、等等，您想尝试哪种呢？
顾客：小笼包和生煎包看起来不错，我想各点一份试试。
服务员：好的，小笼包和生煎包各一份，请问还需要其他吗？
顾客：暂时不用了，谢谢。

拼音

fuwuyuan：nin hao，qing wen nin xiang dian xie shenme？
kehu：ni hao，wo xiang chang chang nimen zheli de tesexiaochic，qing wen you shenme tuijian？
fuwuyuan：women zher de tesexiaochic you：xiaolongbao、shengjianbao、jianbing guozi、dengdeng，nin xiang changshi na zhong ne？
kehu：xiaolongbao he shengjianbao kan qilai bucuo，wo xiang ge dian yifen shishi。
fuwuyuan：hao de，xiaolongbao he shengjianbao ge yifen，qing wen hai xuyao qita ma？
kehu：zanshile buyong le，xiexie。

English

Waiter: Hello, what would you like to order?
Customer: Hello, I'd like to try your local snacks. Do you have any recommendations?
Waiter: Our specialties include: Xiaolongbao, Shengjianbao, Jianbing guozi, etc., which one would you like to try?
Customer: The Xiaolongbao and Shengjianbao look good. I'd like to try one of each.
Waiter: Ok, one Xiaolongbao and one Shengjianbao. Anything else?
Customer: No, thank you.

Common Phrases

特色小吃

tèsè xiǎochī

Local snacks

Cultural Background

中文

中国各地都有自己的特色小吃，反映了当地的饮食习惯和文化特色。品尝小吃是了解中国饮食文化的重要途径。

在正式场合，点餐时应注意礼仪，避免大声喧哗或随意指点。

在非正式场合，可以随意一些，但也要注意用餐礼仪。

拼音

zhōngguó gèdì dōu yǒu zìjǐ de tèsè xiǎochī，fǎnyìng le dāngdì de yǐnshí xíguàn hé wénhuà tèsè。pǐncháng xiǎochī shì liǎojiě zhōngguó yǐnshí wénhuà de zhòngyào tǔjīng。 zài zhèngshì chǎnghé，diǎncān shí yīng zhùyì lǐyí，bìmiǎn dàshēng xuānhuá huò suíyì zhǐdiǎn。 zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé，kěyǐ suíyì yīxiē，dàn yě yào zhùyì yòngcān lǐyí。

English

Each region in China has its own unique snacks, reflecting the local eating habits and cultural characteristics. Tasting these snacks is an important way to understand Chinese food culture. In formal situations, it's important to pay attention to etiquette when ordering, avoiding loud noise or pointing randomly. In informal situations, you can be more casual but still be mindful of dining etiquette.

Advanced Expressions

中文

请问您对哪种类型的传统小吃比较感兴趣？例如，面食、糕点、甜品等等。

除了这些小吃之外，您还想尝试一下什么其他的中国特色美食吗？

这款小吃的制作历史悠久，体现了中国饮食文化的精髓。

拼音

qǐng wèn nín duì nǎ zhǒng lèixíng de chuántǒng xiǎochī bǐjiào gǎn xìngqù？lìrú，miànshí、gāodiǎn、tiánpǐn děngděng。 chú le zhèxiē xiǎochī zhī wài，nín hái xiǎng chángshì yīxià shénme qítā de zhōngguó tèsè měishí ma？ zhè kuǎn xiǎochī de zhìzuò lìshǐ yōujiǔ，tǐxiàn le zhōngguó yǐnshí wénhuà de jīngsúì。

English

Which type of traditional snack are you most interested in? For example, noodles, pastries, desserts, etc.? Besides these snacks, would you like to try any other Chinese specialties? This snack has a long history of making and embodies the essence of Chinese food culture.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在公共场合大声喧哗，以及不尊重食物的行为。用餐时注意保持安静，避免随意丢弃餐具。

拼音

bìmiǎn zài gōnggòng chǎnghé dàshēng xuānhuá，yǐjí bù zūnjìng shíwù de xíngwéi。yòngcān shí zhùyì bǎochí ānjìng，bìmiǎn suíyì diūqì cānjù。

English

Avoid loud noises and disrespectful behavior towards food in public. Keep quiet while eating and avoid throwing away tableware.

Key Points

中文

了解当地特色小吃的名称、特点和风味，选择适合自己口味的小吃。根据个人情况和用餐环境，选择合适的点餐方式和用餐礼仪。

拼音

liǎojiě dāngdì tèsè xiǎochī de míngchēng、tèdiǎn hé fēngwèi，xuǎnzé shìhé zìjǐ kǒuwèi de xiǎochī。gēnjù gèrén qíngkuàng hé yòngcān huánjìng，xuǎnzé héshì de diǎncān fāngshì hé yòngcān lǐyí。

English

Understand the names, characteristics, and flavors of local snacks, and choose snacks that suit your taste. Choose the appropriate ordering method and dining etiquette based on personal circumstances and dining environment.

Practice Tips

中文

多与服务员交流，了解小吃的制作方法和风味特点。 尝试用不同的方式点餐，例如，用中文点餐，或者用英语点餐。 注意观察其他用餐者的行为，学习他们的用餐礼仪。

拼音

duō yǔ fúwùyuán jiāoliú，liǎojiě xiǎochī de zhìzuò fāngfǎ hé fēngwèi tèdiǎn。 chángshì yòng bùtóng de fāngshì diǎncān，lìrú，yòng zhōngwén diǎncān，huòzhě yòng yīngyǔ diǎncān。 zhùyì guānchá qítā yòngcān zhě de xíngwéi，xuéxí tāmen de yòngcān lǐyí。

English

Communicate with the waiter to learn more about the preparation methods and flavor characteristics of the snacks. Try different ways to order, such as ordering in Chinese or English. Observe the behavior of other diners to learn their dining etiquette.