这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to say "no spicy" in Chinese
不要辣。
bú yào là
No spicy please
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
不要 (bú yào) means "don't want," and 辣 (là) means "spicy." So it's literally "don't want spicy."
Variations and politeness
不要太辣
bú yào tài là
Not too spicy, please — Adds '太' (tài) to mean 'too', making it a request for mild spiciness.
我不喜欢辣的
wǒ bù xǐ huān là de
I don't like spicy food — More conversational and explains your preference rather than just ordering.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，你们的菜辣吗？
qǐng wèn, nǐ men de cài là ma?
Excuse me, are your dishes spicy?
B
有的很辣，有的不是。
yǒu de hěn là, yǒu de bù shì.
Some are very spicy, some are not.
A
那我不要辣。
nà wǒ bú yào là.
Then I'll have it without spicy.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When ordering food at a restaurant or cafe and you want no chili or spice.
- When you want to be direct and clear about your preference.
Avoid when
- When you mean 'not hot' in temperature; use 不烫 (bú tàng) instead.
- When you want to be extra polite; use 请不要辣 (qǐng bú yào là) or add 麻烦你 (má fan nǐ) at the beginning.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'no spicy' in Chinese?
You can say 不要辣 (bú yào là), which literally means 'don't want spicy'.
How do you pronounce 不要辣?
It's pronounced 'bú yào là' with the second tone on 'bú', fourth tone on 'yào', and fourth tone on 'là'.
When do you use 不要辣?
Use it when ordering food at a restaurant or cafe to request no chili or spice. It's direct and acceptable in most situations.
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