How to say "no cilantro" in Chinese

不要香菜。

bú yào xiāngcài

No cilantro

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."

When to use it

Use this when ordering to specify no cilantro in your dish. It's common and understood everywhere. Pair it with 请 (qǐng) for politeness: 不要香菜请. Don't confuse 香菜 with 香肠 (xiāngcháng, sausage) — they sound similar but mean different things.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “No cilantro” in Chinese?

“No cilantro” in Chinese is 不要香菜。 (bú yào xiāngcài).

How do you pronounce 不要香菜。?

不要香菜。 is pronounced bú yào xiāngcài.

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