这个辣吗？
zhège là ma?
Is it spicy?
How to say "put less spicy" in Chinese
少放一点辣。
shǎo fàng yìdiǎn là
Put less spicy
Grammar and structure
This is a polite request: 少 (shǎo) means 'less', 放 (fàng) means 'put', 一点 (yìdiǎn) means 'a little', and 辣 (là) means 'spicy'. So it literally means 'put a little less spicy'.
When to use it
Use this at restaurants when you want your dish to be less spicy. It's polite and commonly used. A common mistake is saying '不要辣' (bú yào là) which means 'no spice'—that's more absolute. If you want just a bit less, use this phrase. It's fine to say to waitstaff.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Put less spicy” in Chinese?
“Put less spicy” in Chinese is 少放一点辣。 (shǎo fàng yìdiǎn là).
How do you pronounce 少放一点辣。?
少放一点辣。 is pronounced shǎo fàng yìdiǎn là.
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