这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to say "Can I pack it with me?" in Chinese
可以打包吗？
kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?
Can I pack it with me?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
可以 (kěyǐ) means 'can', 打包 (dǎbāo) means 'to pack' or 'to take away', and 吗 (ma) makes it a question. The phrase literally asks 'Can (I) pack it?'
Variations and politeness
可以打包吗？
kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?
Can I pack it with me? — The standard polite way to ask.
能打包吗？
néng dǎbāo ma?
Can I pack it? — A more casual variant using 能 (néng).
请打包
qǐng dǎbāo
Please pack it. — A more polite imperative form.
Mini dialogue
A
请问，可以打包吗？
qǐngwèn, kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?
Excuse me, can I pack this to go?
B
当然可以！
dāngrán kěyǐ!
Of course you can!
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want to take leftover food home from a restaurant.
- When you want to order food to take away instead of dining in.
- When you need a polite, common way to ask for a doggy bag in China.
Avoid when
- When you are talking about packing luggage or belongings; use 收拾行李 (shōushi xínglǐ) instead.
- When you are in a very formal setting where a more indirect request like 请打包 (qǐng dǎbāo) might be preferred.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Can I get this to go?" in Chinese?
You can say "可以打包吗？" (kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?), which literally means "Can I pack it?" It's the standard way to ask for takeout or a doggy bag.
How do you pronounce "可以打包吗？"?
It's pronounced "kěyǐ dǎbāo ma?" with the tones: kě (3rd tone), yǐ (3rd tone), dǎ (3rd tone), bāo (1st tone), ma (neutral).
When do you use "可以打包吗？"?
Use it at a restaurant or cafe when you want to take leftover food home or order food to go. It's polite and commonly understood in China.
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