选择餐厅 Choosing a Restaurant xuǎnzé cāntīng

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：今晚想吃点什么？
B：随便，你决定吧，我对这边不太熟。

A：那好，我知道附近有一家川菜馆，味道很不错，也很正宗。要不要试试？
B：川菜？听起来很辣，我吃不了太辣的。

A：他们家可以调整辣度，你可以点个微辣的。或者，附近还有一家粤菜馆，比较清淡。
B：粤菜也可以，清淡一些比较好。那我们去粤菜馆吧。

A：好的，粤菜馆名字叫“食尚”，就在前面不远处，我们走过去吧。
B：好的，听你的。

拼音

A：jīn wǎn xiǎng chī diǎn shén me？
B：suíbiàn，nǐ juédìng ba，wǒ duì zhè biān bù tài shú。

A：nà hǎo，wǒ zhīdào fùjìn yǒu yī jiā chuān cài guǎn，wèidao hěn bù cuò，yě hěn zhèngzōng。yào bù yào shì shì？
B：chuān cài？tīng qǐlái hěn là，wǒ chī bù liǎo tài là de。

A：tāmen jiā kěyǐ tiáo zhěng là dù，nǐ kěyǐ diǎn ge wēi là de。huòzhě，fùjìn hái yǒu yī jiā yuè cài guǎn，bǐjiào qīngdàn。
B：yuè cài yě kěyǐ，qīngdàn yīxiē bǐjiào hǎo。nà wǒmen qù yuè cài guǎn ba。

A：hǎo de，yuè cài guǎn míngzì jiào “shí shàng”，jiù zài qiánmiàn bù yuǎn chù，wǒmen zǒu guòqù ba。
B：hǎo de，tīng nǐ de。

English

A: What do you want to eat tonight?
B: I don't mind, you decide. I'm not familiar with this area.

A: Okay, I know a Sichuan restaurant nearby, it's quite good and authentic. Want to try it?
B: Sichuan food? Sounds spicy, I can't eat too spicy food.

A: They can adjust the spiciness, you can order a mildly spicy dish. Or there's also a Cantonese restaurant nearby, which is milder.
B: Cantonese food is fine too, something milder would be better. Let's go to the Cantonese restaurant then.

A: Okay, the Cantonese restaurant is called "Shi Shang", it's just around the corner, let's walk there.
B: Okay, I'll leave it to you.

Common Phrases

想吃点什么？

xiǎng chī diǎn shén me？

What do you want to eat?

我对这边不太熟

wǒ duì zhè biān bù tài shú

I'm not familiar with this area

Cultural Background

中文

在选择餐厅时，通常会考虑菜系、口味、价格、环境等因素。选择餐厅也体现了待客之道，注重客人的喜好和体验。

在非正式场合下，可以直接询问“想吃点什么？”；在正式场合下，可以更委婉地表达，例如“请问您想吃哪种类型的菜肴？”

拼音

zài xuǎnzé cāntīng shí，tōngcháng huì kǎolǜ cài xì、kǒuwèi、jiàgé、huánjìng děng yīnsù。xuǎnzé cāntīng yě tǐxiàn le dàikè zhīdào，zhòngshì kèrén de xǐhào hé tǐyàn。 zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé xià，kěyǐ zhíjiē xúnwèn “xiǎng chī diǎn shén me？”；zài zhèngshì chǎnghé xià，kěyǐ gèng wǎnyuān de biǎodá，lìrú “qǐngwèn nín xiǎng chī nǎ zhǒng lèixíng de càiyáo？”

English

When choosing a restaurant, factors like cuisine, taste, price, and ambiance are usually considered. Choosing a restaurant also reflects hospitality, paying attention to the guest's preferences and experience.

In informal settings, you can directly ask "What do you want to eat?" In formal settings, you can express it more politely, such as "Which type of cuisine would you prefer?"

In China, inviting someone to dinner is a common way to show hospitality. The choice of restaurant can reflect the host's consideration and respect for the guest’s preferences. Therefore it is important to consider the guest's dietary needs and preferences when making the choice. Discussing the options beforehand shows thoughtfulness and ensures everyone enjoys the meal.

Advanced Expressions

中文

这家餐厅的菜品融合了东西方特色，别具一格。

这家餐厅不仅菜品精致，服务也十分周到。

考虑到你的口味偏好，我推荐这家餐厅。

拼音

zhè jiā cāntīng de càipǐn rónghé le dōng xīfāng tèsè，biéjù yīgē。 zhè jiā cāntīng bù jǐn càipǐn jīngzhì，fúwù yě shífēn zhōudào。 kǎolǜ dào nǐ de kǒuwèi piānhào，wǒ tuījiàn zhè jiā cāntīng。

English

The dishes of this restaurant blend Eastern and Western features, which is unique.

This restaurant not only has exquisite dishes, but also very thoughtful service.

Considering your taste preferences, I recommend this restaurant.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免直接询问餐厅的卫生情况，可以委婉地表达对环境和菜品新鲜度的关注。避免在点菜时过于挑剔，或者对服务员态度不好。

拼音

bìmiǎn zhíjiē xúnwèn cāntīng de wèishēng qíngkuàng，kěyǐ wǎnyuān de biǎodá duì huánjìng hé càipǐn xīnxiāndù de guānzhù。bìmiǎn zài diǎn cài shí guòyú tiāotì，huòzhě duì fúwùyuán tàidu bù hǎo。

English

Avoid directly asking about the restaurant's hygiene. You can politely express your concern about the environment and the freshness of the dishes. Avoid being too picky when ordering, or being rude to the waiter.

Key Points

中文

适用人群广泛，尤其在与外国友人或不太熟悉的人一起吃饭时，选择餐厅的场景非常实用。在正式场合下，应该更注重礼仪，选择更体面的餐厅。

拼音

shìyòng rénqún guǎngfàn，yóuqí zài yǔ wàiguó yǒurén huò bù tài shúxī de rén yīqǐ chīfàn shí，xuǎnzé cāntīng de chǎngjǐng fēicháng shíyòng。zài zhèngshì chǎnghé xià，yīnggāi gèng zhòngshì lǐyí，xuǎnzé gèng tǐmiàn de cāntīng。

English

This scenario is applicable to a wide range of people, especially when dining with foreign friends or people you don't know well. In formal occasions, you should pay more attention to etiquette and choose a more decent restaurant.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同类型的餐厅选择对话，例如中式、西式、快餐等。

可以根据自己的实际情况，设置不同的场景，例如和朋友、家人、商务伙伴等一起吃饭。

可以模拟不同情境下的对话，例如对餐厅环境、菜品、价格有不同的要求。

拼音

duō liànxí bùtóng lèixíng de cāntīng xuǎnzé duìhuà，lìrú zhōngshì、xīshì、kuàicān děng。 kěyǐ gēnjù zìjǐ de shíjì qíngkuàng，shèzhì bùtóng de chǎngjǐng，lìrú hé péngyou、jiārén、shāngwù huǒbàn děng yīqǐ chīfàn。 kěyǐ mónǐ bùtóng qíngjìng xià de duìhuà，lìrú duì cāntīng huánjìng、càipǐn、jiàgé yǒu bùtóng de yāoqiú。

English

Practice different types of restaurant choosing dialogues, such as Chinese, Western, fast food, etc.

You can set different scenarios according to your own situation, such as eating with friends, family, business partners, etc.

You can simulate dialogues in different situations, such as having different requirements for the restaurant environment, dishes, and prices.