How to say "no spicy" in Chinese

不要辣。

bú yào là

No spicy please

Grammar and structure

不要 (bú yào) means "don't want," and 辣 (là) means "spicy." So it's literally "don't want spicy."

When to use it

Say this when ordering at a restaurant or cafe to request no chili or spice. It's direct but perfectly acceptable. If you want to be extra polite, add 请 (qǐng) at the end: 不要辣请. Don't use it for "not hot" in temperature — that's 不烫 (bú tàng).

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “No spicy please” in Chinese?

“No spicy please” in Chinese is 不要辣。 (bú yào là).

How do you pronounce 不要辣。?

不要辣。 is pronounced bú yào là.

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