这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to say "no cilantro" in Chinese
不要香菜。
bú yào xiāngcài
No cilantro
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
不要 (bú yào) means "don't want," and 香菜 (xiāngcài) means "cilantro." So it's literally "don't want cilantro."
Variations and politeness
我不喜欢香菜
wǒ bù xǐhuān xiāngcài
I don't like cilantro. — More conversational; expresses personal dislike rather than a direct request.
请不要香菜
qǐng bú yào xiāngcài
Please no cilantro. — More polite by adding 'please'.
Mini dialogue
A
你想要什么？
nǐ xiǎng yào shénme?
What do you want?
B
不要香菜。
bú yào xiāngcài.
No cilantro.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When ordering food at a restaurant or cafe and you want to exclude cilantro from your dish.
- When you want to be direct and clear about not wanting cilantro, especially if you dislike it or are allergic.
Avoid when
- When you want to be extra polite; in that case, add 'please' (qǐng) before the phrase.
- When you are talking about disliking cilantro in general, not just for a specific order; then use 'wǒ bù xǐhuān xiāngcài' instead.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'no cilantro' in Chinese?
You can say 'bú yào xiāngcài' (不要香菜). It literally means 'don't want cilantro' and is used when ordering food.
How do you pronounce 'bú yào xiāngcài'?
It's pronounced 'boo yow shyahng-tsai'. The tones are: bú (2nd tone), yào (4th tone), xiāng (1st tone), cài (4th tone).
When should I use 'bú yào xiāngcài'?
Use it when you are ordering food and want to tell the server to leave out cilantro. It's a common and direct way to specify your preference.
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