How To Order Hot Pot in Mandarin - Mandarin on the Go Ep7

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Learn how to order food in Mandarin at a hot pot restaurant! **Vocabulary list below!** Taiwanese Mandarin teacher Peggy takes her student Bertie to a popular hot pot restaurant in Taipei. At the restaurant, the duo interacts with the wait staff to order the different components of their hot pot meal. Follow along with Bertie as he learns common Mandarin phrases that he can use when ordering food at sit-down restaurants. In this video, you'll learn how to order a main course, specify how spicy you want your food and order side dishes, all in Taiwanese Mandarin. Our dialogues with native Mandarin speakers also help you practice your listening comprehension in everyday settings. Mandarin on the Go teaches Taiwanese Mandarin in easy-to-digest segments that are both practical and reflect how Taiwanese people use the Mandarin language in daily life. We incorporate real-life scenarios and elements of local culture to provide a fun learning environment while encouraging authentic connection. **Vocabulary & Phrases** 不好意思 bù hǎo yì si Excuse me. 我要點餐 wǒ yào diǎn cān I'd like to order. 我要一份牛小排 wǒ yào yī fèn niú xiǎo pái I'd like an order of beef short ribs. 小辣, 中辣, 大辣 xiǎo là, zhōng là, dà là A little spicy, medium spicy, very spicy 我要白飯 wǒ yào bái fàn I'd like rice. 謝謝 xiè xie Thank you. Bonus Phrases: 請問主餐 qǐng wèn zhǔ cān What would you like for a main course? 請問要辣嗎 qǐng wèn yào là ma Do you want them spicy? 請問辣度 qǐng wèn là dù How spicy do you want them? 請問副餐 qǐng wèn fù cān What would you like as a side?

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