这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to ask "What do you recommend?" in Chinese
你们推荐什么？
nǐmen tuījiàn shénme?
What do you recommend?
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
你们 (you all) + 推荐 (recommend) + 什么 (what). The plural 你们 is used to address staff or a group, but it's also common to use the singular 你 (nǐ) in casual settings.
Variations and politeness
请问你们推荐什么？
qǐngwèn nǐmen tuījiàn shénme?
Excuse me, what do you recommend? — More polite due to the addition of '请问' (may I ask).
你们有什么推荐？
nǐmen yǒu shénme tuījiàn?
What recommendations do you have? — More casual and commonly used in everyday speech.
Mini dialogue
A
你们推荐什么？
nǐmen tuījiàn shénme?
What do you recommend?
B
我们有很多好吃的，特别是牛肉面。
wǒmen yǒu hěn duō hǎochī de, tèbié shì niúròu miàn.
We have many delicious things, especially beef noodles.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you want the staff to suggest a dish or drink at a restaurant or cafe.
- When you are open to the staff's expertise and have no specific preference.
- When you want to be polite and show interest in the establishment's specialties.
Avoid when
- When you already know what you want to order; it would be confusing to ask for recommendations.
- When you are in a very casual setting with friends; using '你们' might sound overly formal or distant.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'What do you recommend?' in Chinese?
You can say '你们推荐什么？' (nǐmen tuījiàn shénme?). This is a common and polite way to ask for recommendations.
How do you pronounce '你们推荐什么？'?
It is pronounced 'nǐmen tuījiàn shénme?' with the tones: nǐ (3rd tone), men (neutral), tuī (1st tone), jiàn (4th tone), shén (2nd tone), me (neutral).
When do you use '你们推荐什么？'?
Use it when you are at a restaurant or cafe and want the staff to suggest something, especially if you are unfamiliar with the menu or want to try their specialties.
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