餐桌习俗 Table Manners cānzhuō xísú

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：您好，请问您对中国的餐桌礼仪了解多少？
B：不太了解，只是听说有一些需要注意的地方。
C：是的，比如吃饭时不要用筷子指着别人，也不要发出太大的声响。
A：还有，长辈先动筷子后，晚辈才能动筷子，这是很重要的一个礼仪。
B：原来如此，看来中国的餐桌礼仪很讲究啊。
C：是的，这体现了中国文化中尊老爱幼的传统美德。
A：还有很多细节，比如敬酒的顺序、夹菜的习惯等等，都需要慢慢学习。

拼音

A：nínhǎo, qǐngwèn nín duì zhōngguó de cānzhuō lǐyí liǎojiě duōshao？
B：bù tài liǎojiě, zhǐshì tīngshuō yǒu yīxiē xūyào zhùyì de dìfang.
C：shì de, bǐrú chīfàn shí bùyào yòng kuàizi zhǐzhe biérén, yě bùyào fāchū tài dà de shēngxiǎng.
A：hái yǒu, chángbèi xiān dòng kuàizi hòu, wǎnbèi cáinéng dòng kuàizi, zhè shì hěn zhòngyào de yīgè lǐyí.
B：yuánlái rúcǐ, kàn lái zhōngguó de cānzhuō lǐyí hěn jiǎngjiu a.
C：shì de, zhè tǐxiàn le zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng zūn lǎo ài yòu de chuántǒng měidé.
A：hái yǒu hěn duō xìjié, bǐrú jìngjiǔ de shùnxù、jiā cài de xíguàn děngděng, dōu xūyào mànman xuéxí。

English

A: Hello, how much do you know about Chinese table manners?
B: Not much, I just heard that there are some things to pay attention to.
C: Yes, for example, don't point at others with chopsticks while eating, and don't make too much noise.
A: Also, juniors should start eating after the elders, this is a very important etiquette.
B: I see, it seems that Chinese table manners are very particular.
C: Yes, this reflects the traditional virtues of respecting the elders and loving the young in Chinese culture.
A: There are many details, such as the order of toasting, the habit of picking up dishes, etc., which need to be learned slowly.

Common Phrases

请您慢用

qǐng nín màn yòng

Please enjoy your meal

谢谢款待

xièxie kuǎndài

Thank you for your hospitality

不用客气

búyòng kèqì

You're welcome

Cultural Background

中文

在中国，餐桌礼仪是人际交往的重要方面，体现了中国传统文化的精髓。

尊老爱幼、谦逊礼让等价值观在餐桌礼仪中得到了充分体现。

不同地区、不同家庭的餐桌礼仪可能略有差异，但基本原则都是相通的。

拼音

zài zhōngguó, cānzhuō lǐyí shì rénjì jiāowǎng de zhòngyào fāngmiàn, tǐxiàn le zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà de jīngsúǐ。

zūn lǎo ài yòu、qiānxùn lǐràng děng jiàzhíguān zài cānzhuō lǐyí zhōng dédào le chōngfèn tǐxiàn。

bùtóng dìqū、bùtóng jiātíng de cānzhuō lǐyí kěnéng luè yǒu chāyì, dàn jīběn yuánzé dōu shì xiāngtōng de。

English

In China, table manners are an important aspect of interpersonal communication, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture.

Values such as respecting the elderly and the young, humility and courtesy are fully reflected in table manners.

Table manners may vary slightly depending on the region and family, but the basic principles are the same

Advanced Expressions

中文

您对中国的餐桌文化了解多少？

这道菜的烹调方法很有特色，您尝尝看。

今天这顿饭真是丰盛啊！

拼音

nín duì zhōngguó de cānzhuō wénhuà liǎojiě duōshao？

zhè dào cài de pēngdiào fāngfǎ hěn yǒu tèsè, nín chángchang kàn。

jīntiān zhè dùn fàn zhēnshi fēngshèng a！

English

How much do you know about Chinese dining culture?

The cooking method of this dish is very unique, please try it.

This dinner is so sumptuous!

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免用筷子指着别人，避免在饭桌上大声喧哗，避免夹菜时伸过别人的碗筷。

拼音

biànmiǎn yòng kuàizi zhǐzhe biérén, biànmiǎn zài fànzhuō shàng dàshēng xuānhuá, biànmiǎn jiā cài shí shēnguò biérén de wǎnkuài。

English

Avoid pointing at others with chopsticks, avoid making loud noises at the table, and avoid reaching across others' bowls and chopsticks when picking up food.

Key Points

中文

了解基本的餐桌礼仪，尊重长幼，注意用餐礼仪，避免不必要的冲突。

拼音

liǎojiě jīběn de cānzhuō lǐyí, zūnzhòng chángyòu, zhùyì yòngcān lǐyí, biànmiǎn bù bìyào de chōngtū。

English

Understand the basic table manners, respect the elders, pay attention to dining etiquette, and avoid unnecessary conflicts.

Practice Tips

中文

多参与实际的用餐场景，观察并学习他人用餐时的行为举止。

与家人朋友一起练习，互相纠正错误。

观看相关的视频或阅读相关的书籍，学习更详细的餐桌礼仪知识。

拼音

duō cānyù shíjì de yòngcān chǎngjǐng, guānchá bìng xuéxí tārén yòngcān shí de xíngwéi jǔzhǐ。

yǔ jiārén péngyǒu yīqǐ liànxí, hùxiāng jiūzhèng cuòwù。

guānkàn xiāngguān de shìpín huò yuèdú xiāngguān de shūjí, xuéxí gèng xiángxì de cānzhuō lǐyí zhīshì。

English

Participate in actual dining scenarios, observe and learn the behavior and manners of others during meals.

Practice with family and friends, and correct each other's mistakes.

Watch relevant videos or read relevant books to learn more detailed table manners knowledge.